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- ArticlesOur Articles section contains an archive of news stories regarding Canberra Buses dating back to the 1920s
- Bus Restoration and PreservationA number of ex-ACTION Buses are have been purchased for restoration or preservation by community members.
- Fares and TicketingNews, information and updates on ACTION’s new smartcard ticketing system, MyWay. Please see below for our range of MyWay topics.
- Featured BusSince 2010, we have selected one bus per month to become the ACT Bus Featured Bus, which means that vehicle is profiled on the main page of our website. Whilst there is no firm criteria for selection, generally buses with unique attributes are chosen.
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- Media ReleasesACT Bus publishes Media Releases in relation to the Canberra Public Transport network as issued by the Government of the day (and other parties as noted). We publish these to present a record of changes to Canberra’s transport system over the years, and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of their content, or of the relevant political party.
- Photo of the MonthEach month the members of the ACT Bus Forum are invited to submit their photographs for consideration by fellow members to win Photo of the Month. You can view all the winners here. Photos can be submitted on our Facebook page, or our forums.
- Routes and ServicesThe route networks operated by ACTION and its predecessors have evolved somewhat over the years. The articles in this section detail the bus routes that operated under these networks.
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Fares and Ticketing

MyWay through the years

MyWay fares are adjusted for inflation at the start of each year. This page tracks the adjustments.

By ACT Bus, 2 weeks2 weeks ago

Infrastructure

Bunker Shelters

Since their introduction in 1975, the bunker shelter has become synonymous with Canberra. Designed by architect Clem Cummings in 1974 for the National Capital Development Commission, close to 500 were installed around Canberra.

By ACT Bus, 2 weeks5 hours ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – March 2021

Bus 621 at Woden prior to commencing Route R6 to City. Photo by Zac Mathes.

By ACT Bus, 2 months2 weeks ago

Routes and Services

Network 2019

Network 2019 commenced operation on 27 April 2019.

By ACT Bus, 2 months2 weeks ago

Bus Restoration and Preservation

Bus 717 Restoration

Having spent 25 years in the ACTION Fleet, Bus 717 was acquired by the Canberra Transport Museum in 2021.

By ACT Bus, 2 months2 weeks ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – February 2021

TV-9266 (a Volvo B9TL Double Decker) at Gungahlin Place before commencing a service. Photo by Zac Mathes

By ACT Bus, 3 months2 weeks ago

Articles

2020: year in review

So what actually happened in 2020?

By ACT Bus, 4 months1 week ago

Media Releases

Market sounding underway for 90 electric buses

ACT Government has commenced a “market sounding” for supply of 90 battery electric buses and will also issue a tender for the lease of further 34 buses, commencing 2021.
(21 December 2020)

By ACT Bus, 4 months ago

Media Releases

Construction starts on Mitchell Light Rail stop

Construction of the Light Rail stop at Mitchell has commenced with buses to replace light rail between 10 and 23 January 2021.
(11 December 2020)

By ACT Bus, 4 months ago

Photo of the Month

Photo of the Month – December 2020

Bus 659 on Lachlan St, Macquarie. Photo by Zac Mathes.

By ACT Bus, 5 months ago