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Local Nicholas Fuller - August 23, 2024

The ACT needs both buses and light rail, Chief Minister Andrew Barr said, announcing ACT Labor’s public transport policy today.

Local Newstime Media - April 10, 2024

Construction delays, renting, electric buses, healthcare challenges, and legislation for jury reforms and the night-time economy.

Local Newstime Media - October 23, 2023

A new Australian-made electric bus – a Custom Denning ‘Element’ low floor battery electric bus (BEB) – is about to hit Canberra roads.

Local Newstime Media - January 31, 2023

Evo Energy will supply the Woden and Tuggeranong bus depots with the energy required to house and charge up to 300 battery electric buses.

Local Nicholas Fuller - February 23, 2022

Canberrans will start using electric buses later this year, according to ACT Minister for Transport and City Services, Chris Steel.

Local Newstime Media - June 4, 2021

The ACT Government has released the tender for 34 buses (some electric) to replace the old, polluting diesel buses.

Local Nicholas Fuller - March 11, 2021

The ACT's plan to procure new battery electric buses has attracted wide interest, says Minister for Transport and City Services, Chris Steel.

Local Nicholas Fuller - December 23, 2020

By 2024, the ACT Government hopes that every bus on Canberra’s roads will be electric - and they want to buy the first 90 vehicles next year.

Local Denholm Samaras - September 10, 2020

ACT Labor have today promised to purchase 90 electric battery buses in the next parliamentary term if they win October’s election.

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