Bus 870 was a Renault/MACK PR100.2 (Mk2) bus with body by Ansair, Tullamarine which operated for ACTION from 1990 until 2015.
Built in July 1990, it was the first “Mk2” body PR100.2. The Mk2 body featured several differences from the Mk1 body including Alcatel/STC Cannon flip-dot destination signs, orange over blue livery and relocated luggage rack (allowing for 43 seats). It was also the first bus with a driver’s AM/FM radio fitted as original equipment.
Bus 870 commenced service at Tuggeranong Depot in August 1990, but was based at Belconnen Depot at the time of its withdrawal in May 2015.
Further details:
- Bus 870 on ACT Bus Wiki
- PR100.2 Mk2 specifications on ACT Bus
Related Feature Bus articles:
- November 2010 – Bus 808
- October 2011 – Bus 835
- May 2012 – Bus 982
- September 2012 – Bus 880
- Mar/Apr 2015 – Bus 853
- Sep/Oct 2016 – Bus 675
- Sep/Oct 2017 – Buses 963, 967 & 971
This page was last updated on 13 August 2022
