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Latest news: Public transport

Liberals backtrack on light rail

The Canberra Liberals have back flipped on a recent surprise call to ditch Woden as the next light rail destination in favour of a Belconnen–City–airport route, after criticism from industry and community. Liberals...

ACT Labor promise 90 electric buses as part of zero-emissions push

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

Transport Strategy outlines plan over next 20 years

The ACT Transport Strategy 2020 was released earlier this week, outlining the vision for transport in Canberra over the next 20 years.

700 new bus services hit Canberra roads tomorrow

Almost 700 new bus services will be introduced into Canberra’s public transport system from tomorrow, Saturday 18 July.

Uncertainty surrounds ACT Light Rail Stage 2a

The Canberra Liberals have slammed the ACT Government for infrastructure mismanagement, following reports the extension of the Light Rail would be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Half of light rail network to close temporarily

The Flemington Road stretch of Canberra’s light rail network will temporarily cease operations as a stop at Sandford Street, Mitchell is constructed in the next 12 months. That light rail stop is just...

Additional public transport services from 18 July

Canberra’s public transport network has received a welcome boost in services, with an additional 692 daily bus rides including 10 ‘Rapid routes’ and an increase in light rail frequency. The network update was...

Library items to be quarantined for 72 hours

Library items will be quarantined for 72 hours post-return and extra cleaning at light rail and bus stops will continue as COVID-19 restrictions ease across the ACT.

Trams run near empty as light rail turns one

It’s hard to believe it’s been a whole calendar year since Light Rail Stage 1’s maiden voyage departed the city station on Easter Saturday 2019.

Confirmed case of COVID-19 caught bus

Passengers on a bus from Dickson to Kaleen last week are being urged to self-quarantine, as they travelled with an already known case of coronavirus.

Budget spends up on public transport as Liberals table bus petition

The 2019-20 ACT Budget will allocate $46.9 million towards the delivery of light rail stage two over the next three years, which will include work for a new Woden bus interchange and...

MyWay or the highway?

Canberra Daily journalists Libby Kimber and Denholm Samaras “raced” between Civic Library and Gungahlin Library at evening and morning peak hours.

All aboard! Light rail officially launched

After just under three years of construction, Canberra’s light rail system is officially up and running. The community celebrated with a launch party on Saturday 20 April, with around 25,000 people taking...

Ticket to ride

Want the chance to be one of the first to take a ride on Canberra’s new light rail? The ACT Government is offering Canberrans the chance to win one of 150 double passes...

Government wants Canberrans out of their cars

While Canberra’s reliance on private transport – 2016 Census data shows over 80% of journeys to work are made by private vehicle in the ACT – exists for numerous reasons, it’s largely...

Delayed start to new bus network

The ACT Government has announced the new bus network will begin operating in April 2019, ahead of term two of the school year. New services will begin on 27 April, ahead of the...

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