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Decision soon on new buses, but parties disagree on detail

The Canberra Times, 24 September 2001

A decision on new ACTION buses is imminent, with the choice between Scania and MAN.

By ACT Bus, 23 years24 September 2001 ago

New bus tickets roll into action

The Canberra Times, 28 July 1985

ACTION is confident everything is ready for the complete introduction of its electronic ticketing system on Monday.

By ACT Bus, 29 years28 July 1995 ago

ACTION evaluates new bus

The Canberra Times, 29 July 1988

The Urban Transit Authority of Sydney has lent ACTION a Mercedes-Benz O405 bus to evaluate.

By ACT Bus, 36 years29 July 1988 ago

New buses to roll into action soon

The Canberra Times, 25 April 1987

ACTION unveiled yesterday the first of its new generation of passenger buses that it hopes will win more custom and provide for Canberra’s growing public transport needs during the next decade.

By ACT Bus, 38 years25 April 1987 ago

ACTION tries out new bus

The Canberra Times, 5 July 1985

ACTION to evaluate a French-made Renault PR100 bus.

By ACT Bus, 39 years5 July 1985 ago

Construction begins on bus interchange

The Canberra Times, 14 January 1982
Construction work has begun on the city bus interchange.

By ACT Bus, 43 years14 January 1982 ago

Increased bus fares in Canberra next month

The Canberra Times, 23 April 1947.

The Minister for the Interior announced in Parliament that Canberra bus fares would rise in the next month due to higher running costs.

By ACT Bus, 78 years23 April 1947 ago