Canberra's public transport numbers have soared during the first week of school, with new data showing the best patronage since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.
Commuters may notice a new ‘car’ smell on their way to work in coming weeks, as the ACT’s first battery-electric bus hits the road. The first of a dozen Chinese-made Yutong E12s that are on a five-year lease to Transport Canberra commenced service on Wednesday 25 January.
NSW teachers, bus and train drivers are on strike looking to end long-running negotiations with the state government and its various agencies over pay, conditions and privatisation.
From Monday 25 October, dedicated school transport routes will resume as more Canberra students head back to school.
Deputy Director-General of Transport Canberra and City Services, Ben McHugh, said 230 dedicated school services...
Since the beginning of lockdown, public transport, including taxis and rideshare services, have been classed as essential workers in the ACT.
Unlike standard public transport, rideshare drivers are particularly financially vulnerable, given that...
