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All the Rapid Bus routes promised at the 2016 election to be delivered in 2018, along with light rail

19 October 2017

The 8 Rapid Bus routes to be introduced in mid 2018 received a thumbs up from PTCBR. TCCS Minister Meegan Fitzharris today announced that in 2018 Canberra would have nine rapid transit routes. Eight would be rapid bus, and one would be light rail. The announcement was made at the opening of the new $4 million dollar Dickson bus interchange, directly across the road from the Dickson light rail stop on Northbourne Avenue.

Electric and hybrid buses introduced to Canberra for a 12 month trial

25 August 2017

Transport Canberra held introduced two new electric and hybrid buses that will be starting regular service as part of a twelve month trial. The Carbridge and Volvo buses are quiet and comfortable.

PTCBR meeting 29 August 12.30PM

23 August 2017

A meeting of the Public Transport Association of Canberra (PTCBR) will be held on: Tuesday 28 August at 12.30 – 1.30PM, Room 8 at the Griffin Centre, Genge Street in Civic

How do we best use a million extra bus kilometres across Canberra after light rail starts in 2018?

25 July 2017

Since the decision to implement light rail was taken, a bold and flexible approach to bus policy has also occurred. This is a positive sign for public transport. Using the Red Rapid buses, and the million kilometres a year they were driving on that service, across the network will effectively add a fleet of high quality, disability compliant buses at little extra cost in equipment or staffing. How do we best realise this opportunity?