Media Releases
New bus service to be trialled for Strathnairn
A free loop service between Strathnairn and Kippax Centre will commence on Monday 2 March.
(27 February 2020)
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A free loop service between Strathnairn and Kippax Centre will commence on Monday 2 March.
(27 February 2020)
Adjustments to the bus network are expected to commence on 28 April 2020. The changes include “direct local services” and additional services on Saturdays.
(5 February 2020)
ACT Government will split the Light Rail stage 2 into two separate approvals with the intent of progressing the segment from City to Commonwealth Park more quickly.
(5 July 2019)
The 2019-20 ACT Budget includes funding for 84 new buses over four years, a new ticketing system, design for a replacement Woden Interchange and a Park & Ride at Kenny.
(4 June 2019)
Canberra’s light rail will take its first passengers on Saturday 20 April 2019.
Minister announces community launch of Light Rail will occur on Saturday 20 April 2019
At the beginning of each year Transport Canberra revises its fares in line with inflation. Consistent with previous years, new public transport fares will take effect from Saturday 5 January 2019.
Canberra’s new bus network will be introduced in April 2019, ready for the start of term two.
Following a period of consultation, Transport Canberra have released details of the public transport network which will operate in 2019.
Consultation is now open on Canberra’s new public transport network for 2019 that will deliver more frequent, faster services seven days a week.