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#31
General Discussion / Re: Fare Evasion crackdown
Last post by Bus 400 - April 15, 2026, 10:02:05 PMWhilst the last time I actually saw someone checking tickets on ACTION Buses was during the old Wayfarer days. I don't think I ever saw them issue tickets. Pasengers would directed to scan their ticket through the machine or buy a ticket or occasionally kicked off. That's if they hadn't already snuck out the back doors & legged it.
If I recall, back in the ACTION Authority days, ticket inspectors were also either also trainers or involved in the bus network/timetabling. So there'd be weeks or months of no inspectors.
If I recall, back in the ACTION Authority days, ticket inspectors were also either also trainers or involved in the bus network/timetabling. So there'd be weeks or months of no inspectors.
#32
The Playground / Re: What PT did you get today?...
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 15, 2026, 08:37:39 PMThursday (9/4/26)
580 (26)
504 (18)
001 (R1)
465 (R5)
800 (72)
402 (77)
836 (59)
488 (R5)
411 (R8)
411 (25) - transit enforcement officers boarded the bus and were checking people's tickets. First time in my over 1000 or so bus rides in Canberra that I have had my ticket inspected!!! (and only the second time on public transport in general)
Monday (13/4/26)
462 (20)
666 (R8)
724 (R8)
436 (19)
Today (15/4/26)
598 (26)
709 (R8)
856 (R5)
619 (R5)
018 (R1)
395 (25)
580 (26)
504 (18)
001 (R1)
465 (R5)
800 (72)
402 (77)
836 (59)
488 (R5)
411 (R8)
411 (25) - transit enforcement officers boarded the bus and were checking people's tickets. First time in my over 1000 or so bus rides in Canberra that I have had my ticket inspected!!! (and only the second time on public transport in general)
Monday (13/4/26)
462 (20)
666 (R8)
724 (R8)
436 (19)
Today (15/4/26)
598 (26)
709 (R8)
856 (R5)
619 (R5)
018 (R1)
395 (25)
#33
Fleet / Re: 30 new electric buses (202...
Last post by Barry Drive - April 15, 2026, 05:17:38 PMIt's a reasonable guess. But it's probably incorrect.
While there has been no announcement of their intentions, the Government is wanting to increase driver numbers (and therefore the bus fleet size) in 2027.
There's also no need for any further bus withdrawals until 2029 and, provided they actually get around to installing more chargers at Tuggeranong, there's plenty of room in the depots for 30 additional buses.
The Labor party policy was for 50 new buses during this parliamentary term: so a further 20 might be announced for 2028, and these might be replacements.
While there has been no announcement of their intentions, the Government is wanting to increase driver numbers (and therefore the bus fleet size) in 2027.
There's also no need for any further bus withdrawals until 2029 and, provided they actually get around to installing more chargers at Tuggeranong, there's plenty of room in the depots for 30 additional buses.
The Labor party policy was for 50 new buses during this parliamentary term: so a further 20 might be announced for 2028, and these might be replacements.
#34
Fleet / Re: 30 new electric buses (202...
Last post by Bus 503 - April 15, 2026, 11:56:27 AMIs it a reasonable guess that these electric buses will start replacing the Diesel MANs?
#35
Fleet / 30 new electric buses (2026-27...
Last post by Barry Drive - April 14, 2026, 11:43:40 AMLast year's budget included the purchase of 30 battery electric buses.
I've been keeping watch for a tender or announcements. In the last sitting week of the ACT Assembly, Chris Steel has given the best indication of the status of these buses:
He's also mentioned that the procurement is still underway.
So this pretty much confirms they will purchase additional Yutongs by amending the current contract. The six month waiting period means no delivery before October at the earliest.
Edit to add: the six months should also provide time to commence installation of additional charging equipment at Tuggeranong Depot. (Note: there is no tender yet for this process.)
I've been keeping watch for a tender or announcements. In the last sitting week of the ACT Assembly, Chris Steel has given the best indication of the status of these buses:
QuoteWe looked at the options and, based on the information that was provided by Transport Canberra's contracted bus supplier, VDI Australia, Transport Canberra confirmed that buses could not be delivered to Transport Canberra earlier than six months from contract signing, with the flow of vehicles then being a minimum of one per week.
He's also mentioned that the procurement is still underway.
So this pretty much confirms they will purchase additional Yutongs by amending the current contract. The six month waiting period means no delivery before October at the earliest.
Edit to add: the six months should also provide time to commence installation of additional charging equipment at Tuggeranong Depot. (Note: there is no tender yet for this process.)
#36
General Discussion / Re: Fare Evasion crackdown
Last post by triumph - April 14, 2026, 12:52:10 AMMy old my-way card also was checked quite often on light rail services. I don't think there was any technical reason for routinely not doing it on buses.
I have also noticed the light rail staff are often watching to see that the validator is used.
I have also noticed the light rail staff are often watching to see that the validator is used.
#37
General Discussion / Re: Fare Evasion crackdown
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - April 13, 2026, 08:12:04 AMThe LRV guys had something for the old system, got mine checked a couple of times with that, but nothing since the new system.
#38
General Discussion / Re: Fare Evasion crackdown
Last post by L94UBbusfan - April 12, 2026, 10:59:09 PMAs mentioned in the "What PT" thread I got my ticket checked for the first time ever in Canberra on Thursday, and I have seen many anti-fare evasion ads on buses as well as transit enforcement officers at most major interchanges, so yes, it seems like they are doing something about fare evasion finally. I'd assume that fare checks weren't possible on the old MyWay system (please prove me wrong if that's incorrect) and now that MyWay+ is working much more consistently they are now able to accurately check tickets. Still yet to see a fine handed out though, although I did witness somewhat of a warning given to a passenger whose card wasn't working on Thursday.
#39
Routes and Timetables / Re: Network update from Monday...
Last post by triumph - April 10, 2026, 11:37:40 PMRe routes 54 and 55. I hadn't noticed this either. (Unfortunately, recent usage was from the Canberra Centre.) The change is logical to accommodate the new Rimmer St starting point and use of the normal Alinga St route. Is the phasing of traffic lights more favourable through the Alinga St route than the Rudd St route? Traffic also seems to be an issue at times at the Bunda - Mort Sts intersection for the right turn needed by buses going this way.
Perhaps there was/is signage at the former platform redirecting customers? Agree that the users should apparently have been better informed. Hurrying to the wrong platform can cost a missed service.
Perhaps there was/is signage at the former platform redirecting customers? Agree that the users should apparently have been better informed. Hurrying to the wrong platform can cost a missed service.
#40
Routes and Timetables / Re: Network update from Monday...
Last post by Sylvan Loves Buses - April 10, 2026, 04:34:42 PMI had to check my emails to be sure, as far as I can tell there was no information provided about it. I just checked the Wayback Machine to see the timetables and maps on the website between 2 February and March (as it's since been updated) and strangely I cannot access any of the new timetables as it keeps redirecting to 2025 versions - even when I put the new link in.
I don't ride those routes very often, but even though I'm in the City a lot, it still took me 5 weeks after the new network to notice that those routes were going towards platform 9 after spotting them turning off of Rimmer street instead of going straight like the ANU Loop - as I would've assumed they'd do.
I don't ride those routes very often, but even though I'm in the City a lot, it still took me 5 weeks after the new network to notice that those routes were going towards platform 9 after spotting them turning off of Rimmer street instead of going straight like the ANU Loop - as I would've assumed they'd do.