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Ansair

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Featured Bus – May/June 2019

In October 1984, the Canberra Public Library Service commenced using a Mercedes-Benz O.305 to operate its Mobile Library.

By ACT Bus, 2 years2 weeks ago
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Featured Bus – September/October 2017

Buses 963, 967 and 971 are Renault/MACK PR100.2 (“Mk2”) buses bodied by Ansair, which entered service with ACTION in mid-1992.

By ACT Bus, 4 years1 week ago
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Featured Bus – September/October 2016

Bus 675 was a Renault PR100.2 (Mk1) which operated for ACTION between April 1987 and May 2000.

By ACT Bus, 5 years ago
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Featured Bus –January/February 2016

Bus 732 was a Scania N113CRB evaluation bus that operated for ACTION between 1991 and 1992.

By ACT Bus, 5 years ago
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Featured Bus – November/December 2014

Bus 870 was the first Mk2 Renault PR100.2 bus. It operated between 1990 and 2015.

By ACT Bus, 6 years ago
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Featured Bus – April 2014

Bus 670 was a Mercedes-Benz O.305 with body by Ansair Tullamarine, delivered in April 1985.

By ACT Bus, 7 years ago
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Featured Bus – October 2013

Bus 617 was a Mercedes-Benz O.305G articulated bus which operated for ACTION between April 1983 and October 1997.

By ACT Bus, 8 years ago
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Bus 914: accident in Holt

Shortly before 11:00am on 25 February 2008, Bus 914, a Belconnen-based Renault PR100.2 Mk2 was operating Route 44 along Beaurepaire Crescent in Holt when it left the road, colliding with a tree and electrical substation.

By ACT Bus, 9 years2 weeks ago
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Featured Bus – September 2011

Bus 703 was a Renault/MACK PR180.2 articulated bus with Ansair Tullamarine body.

By ACT Bus, 10 years ago
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Featured Bus – November 2010

Bus 808 was a Renault PR100.2 (Mk1) bus, with body built by Ansair Tullamarine. It operated between 1989 and February 2012.

By ACT Bus, 10 years ago
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