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Slightly related but slightly different I've just returned to Canberra after living overseas for the last 4 years. Anyway my kids are now old enough to get the bus to school so earlier this week took them to the bus stop to ensure they got on the right bus (school bus not a regular route). Anyway I noticed that about only 1/3 kids swiped a myway card when boarding with the driver not seeming to care. Bus was an artic with boarding thru the back door too.

What's going on? Drivers and kids just don't care?

Ps came back from London, think we should be like there and kids travel for free.

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Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - June 04, 2026, 05:59:26 PM

Quote from: Bus 400 on June 03, 2026, 10:45:55 PMI only press the button at WI & BCI to be a rebel 😎

Oof, so the rest of the time you're a law breaker

News / ACT Budget 2026-27

Last post by Barry Drive - June 04, 2026, 09:39:53 AM

Budget day is fast approaching; next Wednesday AFAIK.

Last year's budget was so disappointing I didn't even bother mentioning it here. The main announcement last year was 30 new buses: but one full year later and there hasn't been a single bus delivered.

What might be announced this time:

• there need to be additional chargers installed at Tuggeranong Depot before any significant bus deliveries can occur;

• the lack of real-time PIDs at Bus Stations has been brought up on several occasions. The minister has stated that any replacement PIDs will need funding through the budget;

• the budget may give some indication as to when the new buses will be delivered (although it's looking like 2027 at the earliest) as well as any possible improvement for weekday or weekend services;

• there might be further funding for the (ill-advised) Belconnen to City "transitway" project;

• I'd like to see: a refresh of City Interchange including better lighting and a new PA system (as a minimum);
° upgraded shelter(s) at Belconnen Cohen St;
° improved Wayfinding and signage in general (to match what's at Woden).

Infrastructure / Re: Infrastructure Discussion

Last post by Bus 400 - June 03, 2026, 10:45:55 PM

Quote from: Sylvan Loves Buses on June 02, 2026, 02:48:15 PM
Almost every seat is placed with an obstructing wall or pillar so it is impossible to see buses coming until it's either too late or if you unreasonably lean forward
Assuming the TC officers are even there, the glass door is locked so you can't even go in to knock on the door like you can in the City

It is an Interchange, so buses should be stopping anyway.

Woden TC would be like the Belconnen & Gungahlin, hidden out of site of the pesky public. I'm assuming the CCTV at Woden is as good as the old Woden CCTV (the camera near the old cinema ramp could pick up a clear picture of someone getting off a bus at Platform 9.

I don't see the point in the lights at Woden or Belconnen Community. A pedestrian crossing would work better. I only press the button at WI & BCI to be a rebel 😎.
In 2167 when light rail reaches Woden, I understand the need then at the northern end.

Infrastructure / Re: Infrastructure Discussion

Last post by triumph - June 03, 2026, 02:46:06 PM

Quote from: 743 on June 02, 2026, 10:51:09 PMThere are toilets next to platform 1. Have a look the next time you have the chance to alight there - they're the first thing I see whenever I step off a bus there.

Thanks. Very useful to know. The on-line TC Interchange map only shows bike racks, so i wasn't expecting to find toilets. Only the first arrival at platform 1 was in daylight and, being focussed on a connection, the toilets went unnoticed.
(Today I looked in Google maps which do show them.)

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Infrastructure / Re: Infrastructure Discussion

Last post by 743 - June 02, 2026, 10:51:09 PM

Quote from: triumph on June 02, 2026, 09:53:09 PM- Another item is toilets. Like other interchanges (except City near plt 4) none are provided, nor any directional signage to nearby(?) facilities.

Quote from: triumph on June 01, 2026, 10:19:12 PMHave now used the new Woden Interchange 14 times between 6th and 27th May
Platform 1 - 2 arrivals

There are toilets next to platform 1. Have a look the next time you have the chance to alight there - they're the first thing I see whenever I step off a bus there.

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