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25.01.2022 Are you considering a return to public transport? If so, please remember your personal responsibilities like maintaining good hand hygiene. Clean hands will make us very happy. ... For more information, visit our website: www.transport.act.gov.au

25.01.2022 Keeping your distance while using public transport is one way you can keep COVID-Safe. This means maintaining 1.5 metres of physical distance at stops and stations and leaving a seat between you and other passengers onboard when you can.

24.01.2022 Are you a bus commuter on weekends? An updated weekend bus network is coming soon. From Saturday October 10, you will see a further 210 services every weekend so you can travel and practise physical distancing with ease! To view and download the updated timetables visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

24.01.2022 More electric buses More jobs for Canberrans A healthier environment The Zero-Emissions Transition Plan outlines how we will phase out ageing diesel and natural gas buses to modern electric buses powered by the ACT’s 100% renewable energy.... It also outlines how we will upgrade our bus depots and interchanges with the infrastructure needed to support a completely zero-emissions free fleet by 2040. This means cleaner, quieter buses and a healthier environment for all Canberrans. View the plan at www.transport.act.gov.au

23.01.2022 Protecting your travel balance on your MyWay card is easy! Use the MyWay card registration form on our website or call 13 17 10 to protect your balance if your card is lost, stolen or damaged. It also means we can provide you with your travel history if needed. If you purchased your MyWay card online, then guess what? It’s been automatically registered. ... Register your card now: www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway/register-myway

23.01.2022 TIMETABLE ALERT! Don’t forget tomorrow is the day our bus weekend network will begin more regular Saturday route services between 6am-12 noon ensuring your trip remains efficient and COVID-safe. To view and download the updated timetables visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

23.01.2022 Feeling a big pudgy and sluggish from winter hibernation? You are not alone Why not reconsider your need to use public transport? Walking running or riding to work helps keep you and the environment healthy and reduces the load on our public transport system and the road network. You may find it's closer than you think check your proximity to your workplace with the #TC Journey Planner. Find out more: https://bit.ly/WalkRideRun

23.01.2022 Safety of our customers and staff is very important. Cleaning of light rail vehicles and buses happens twice a day (or more) and overnight. This includes sanitising MyWay card readers, poles and seats at all our stops and stations. Please help keep our services safe by practising good hygiene and staying home if you feel unwell. ... For more information visit: http://bitly.ws/9xNu

23.01.2022 Nice work Canberra Metro Operations

22.01.2022 An updated weekend bus timetable will start from Saturday 10 October. The changes are currently being finalised and our bus driver recruits are training hard to make sure they’re ready to take on the job! Find out more at bit.ly/TCWeekendUpdate

22.01.2022 Off-peak is cheaper when you travel with #TC Save around $300* a year on your fares when you travel with MyWay. It's even cheaper when you travel off-peak! Off-peak discounts apply 9am- 4.30pm weekdays, after 6pm and all weekend long. ... *Based on an adult fare, travelling 5 days a week, all year round.

21.01.2022 Don't be like and remember to be #RailSAFE

21.01.2022 TIMETABLE ALERT! From Saturday 10 October, our weekend bus network will undergo some updates offering more regular route services on Saturdays between 6am-12pm! This is phase 1 of a series of planned increases for weekend services.... To view and download the updated timetables visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

20.01.2022 Bus stop closure Thynne Street, Bruce Due to roadworks in the area bus stop 4605 will be closed from Friday 9 October 2020 for approximately 6 weeks. During this time please use bus stop 4971 (Eardley Street after Hayden Drive) or bus stop 3459 (Watkin Street after Thynne Street).... Keep up to date with all our service alerts: https://bit.ly/TCServiceAlerts

19.01.2022 Transport Canberra and Canberra Metro will run to a Sunday timetable and frequency for Labour Day on Monday 5 October 2020. You can plan your trip ahead of time by using the TC Journey Planner at http://bit.ly/TCJourneyPlanner or calling 13 17 10.

19.01.2022 Tap on Tap off Every time you get on or off the bus or light rail. MyWay is the cheapest way to travel with #TC. ... Just tap on and off and your cheapest fare is automatically calculated based on when you travel, concession status and monthly caps. Learn more at: www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway

18.01.2022 ROUTE DIVERSION A section of Mirrabei Drive in Ngunnawal will be closed on Saturday 14 November until last service on Sunday 15 November. The following services will be diverted during this time: Bus routes 19, 20, 27 and 28. ... We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information and to view the diversion map that will be in place during this time, visit: bit.ly/3ljOv58

18.01.2022 The rain was great - but some of our infrastructure projects don't agree. We were hoping to have this section of the Heysen Street Link asphalted this week so we could reopen Heysen Street to traffic (including buses) on Mondayunfortunately that hasn’t happened. Heysen Street will remain closed and bus stop closures and detours in place for another 2 weeks (weather permitting). This also means the planned lane closures on Hilder St are delayed too. More info on the project at bit.ly/HeysenSt and on the bus stop closures at bit.ly/TCServiceAlerts

18.01.2022 Diversions will be in place this weekend on Ainslie Avenue city bound between Cooyong Street and Currong Street. Services affected are route 31 to City and routes 53, 54 and 55 to City. For more information head to: bit.ly/ServiceAlertsandUpdates

17.01.2022 Corinna Street bus stop 2679 will not be serviced for eight weeks from 14 September due to roadworks in the area. During this time, please proceed to the Woden Bus Station. For more information head to: bit.ly/ServiceAlertsandUpdates

16.01.2022 Bus stop closures Ogilby Street, Page From Monday 19 October 2020, bus stops 4477 and 4478 will be closed for approximately two months due to roadworks. During this time please proceed to bus stops at the Page shops on Petterd Street.... Keep up to date with all our service alerts: https://bit.ly/TCServiceAlerts

16.01.2022 Active travel can play an important role in improving our mental health. Next time you’re out riding or walking, share some goodwill with other path users with a nod, smile or a hello! Learn more about the health benefits of active travel at: www.transport.act.gov.au//active/health-and-other-benefits

15.01.2022 REMINDER Diversions in place Due to road works along Northbourne Avenue, bus stop 4552 will be closed intermittently. As these works are carried out for the next two months, commuters are advised to use the Dickson Bus Interchange while 4552 is closed.... Weekend services will not be affected, and bus stop 4552 will be available from 3pm daily. For more information visit bit.ly/ServiceAlertsandUpdates

15.01.2022 Did you know our #TC buses collectively travel nearly 22 million service kilometres a year? That’s a lot of time on the road! So we’ve started preparing for #NationalRoadSafetyWeek 2020. This year #TC workers will be asked to take the pledge to drive so that others survive. #drivesos. ... Join us: bit.ly/3pbS9jC

15.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT! Do you use Park and Ride? The Park and Ride scheme is commencing again after being put on hold due to COVID-19. You can now re-apply for a permit via our website. Parking Operations will be checking permits from 30 October 2020 so you’ve got time to arrange the permit.... View a list of Park and Ride locations that require a permit and apply here - https://bit.ly/ParkandRidePermits

15.01.2022 We’ve made changes so that our bus driver recruits are always in COVID-safe training environments. Class numbers reduced Disinfecting surfaces increased Physical distancing implemented... Continuing with recruitment means that we can improve the weekend bus timetable from Saturday 10 October. For more details head to: bit.ly/TCWeekendUpdate.

14.01.2022 Please be advised that the Transport Canberra website (www.transport.act.gov.au) is currently experiencing technical difficulties and customers may not be able to access timetables and the journey planner during this time. For assistance with planning your journey please use NXTBUS (www.nxtbus.act.gov.au) or call 13 17 10. We apologies for the inconvenience and will provide further updates once available.

14.01.2022 Update - 5 November as at 3:25pm Dickson Bus Interchange is now OPEN and all services have resumed. Thank you for your patience.

14.01.2022 REMINDER Diversions in place Corinna Street until 8 November. Due to roadworks in the area, Corinna Street bus stop 2679 will not be serviced until 8 November 2020. ... During this time, please proceed to the Woden Bus Station. For more information visit bit.ly/ServiceAlertsandUpdates

14.01.2022 Heads up #CBR, light rail doors are now back to manual operation. This means passengers will need to press the yellow button on the door to enter and exit a light rail vehicle.

14.01.2022 FUN FACT FRIDAY! Did you know that from Monday 12 October, minor changes will be made to local routes and a number of dedicated school services? Some of these changes include: Adjusting the service connections Adding more stops... Altering route timing to better suit school bell times To view and download the updated timetables visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

14.01.2022 There may be increased vehicle traffic in the current environment as people practise physical distancing, however this does not mean student safety should be put at risk through unsafe driving or parking behaviours. Please remember children are more at risk than adults around schools because they are smaller and less visible to drivers. If you need to drive, follow the road rules around our schools to ensure the entire school community remains safe. http://bit.ly/Active-Streets-for-Schools

12.01.2022 As a result of road works, Platform 2 in the City Bus Interchange will be closed ALL DAY this Sunday 27 September 2020. All services will depart from Platform 4, Alinga Street. Keep up to date with all our service alerts: https://bit.ly/TCServiceAlerts

12.01.2022 Read more about long serving bus driver Tony Reardon and hear about some of the highs and lows of his 45 years behind the wheel.

12.01.2022 UPDATE: NXTBUS is now available. Customers are advised that due to a technical issue NXTBUS is currently unavailable.

12.01.2022 REMINDER: Park and Ride scheme has recommenced. Customers are reminded that the Park and Ride scheme has recommenced after being put on hold due to COVID-19. If you haven't already, please ensure you re-apply for a permit via our website. ... View a list of Park and Ride locations that require a permit and apply here - bit.ly/ParkandRidePermits

11.01.2022 Canberra has been named as Australia’s best capital to travel by bicycle! We Ride Australia ranked every Australian capital and Canberra came out on top thanks to our extensive on and off-road network providing links throughout the Capital. Where will our paths take you? ... Use the TC journey planner or Your guide to cycling in Canberra map to plan some of your regular routes today: www.transport.act.gov.au

11.01.2022 It’s not long until our weekend bus timetable uplift hits the streets! Make sure you look at the updated timetables and check out our journey planner at www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

10.01.2022 CHECK QUIETEST TIMES TO TRAVEL Travelling during quieter times helps avoid crowding on our busier services. We now have almost 700 more services each weekday including many more during off-peak.... Check the quietest times to travel on light rail and our Rapid services at: bit.ly/quietbustimes

09.01.2022 Changes have been made to our bus weekend network for more regular Saturday route services between 6am-12pm. To view and download the updated timetables visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10 for more information.

08.01.2022 Meet one of TC’s longest serving bus drivers and brightest spirits, Tony Reardon. Tony has been driving buses for 45 years and still enjoys his job! Tony says it all comes down to working alongside great staff, driving polite people across the city and watching the bus network become bigger and better! We’re so lucky to have you Tony, thank you for your dedication.

08.01.2022 Our #TC team is getting on board by taking part in the free corflute recycling program. You can too by taking any corflute that is no longer needed to the Mitchell or Mugga Lane Resource Management Centres. Just remember to remove any paper, glue, plastic ties and metal.... For more info: www.act.gov.au/recyclopaedia

07.01.2022 This week one of our customers Stuart took part in an orientation and mobility training session on one of our #TC buses. The session gave him an opportunity to test out his new Sunu Band and Aftershokz Air Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones. These smart devices will help Stuart detect and navigate obstacles and help him travel on our services with more confidence. ... Special thanks to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and Vision Australia

07.01.2022 The weather is warming up in time to return to school next week. Spring is a great time to ride, walk, skate or scoot to school to get moving and avoid the traffic. It’s a great idea to decide on your best route in advance. The TC journey planner includes walking and riding options as well as public transport. ... You can access it here: www.transport.act.gov.au

07.01.2022 We welcome 11 brand new MyWay Recharge Agents to the #TC team, including Ajit and Anna from the Deakin Post Office and Newsagency. This means we now have a total of 40 Agents across the Capital making it even easier to purchase and top up your card on the run. Remember: You can also do all your MyWay transactions online, or top up at one of our many ticket vending machines across the #TC network. ... For MyWay Recharge Agent and ticket vending machine locations visit: bit.ly/TCMyWayInfo A reminder to customers that Access Canberra no longer do MyWay transactions.

04.01.2022 Good news! Our Transport Canberra website www.transport.act.gov.au is back up and running. We thank you for your patience while we resolved this issue.

04.01.2022 It’s easy to top up your MyWay card! Visit the TC website to top up your card, check your balance or report a lost or stolen card. You can also top up at one of the many MyWay agents or Transport Canberra Ticket Vending Machines across #CBR. Find your closest MyWay agent or vending machine here: www.transport.act.gov.au/tickets-and-myway/get-myway

04.01.2022 An important reminder to be aware of sssssnakes that may be around light rail stops. Ssssafety first!

04.01.2022 Start the working week on a positive note and learn more about our bus driver Enrique. #hero

03.01.2022 Interested in finding out more about riding with your kids? Bring your babies, pre-schoolers, and other new mums and dads who need some encouragement to get on the bike with their little ones. As part of Spoke Up! For Women’s Health Week, you can come along and check out electric and cargo bikes from the bike library, chat to Pedal Power ACT: Canberra Region Cycling about their learn to ride programs, join a 20 minute guided bike ride and much more! Kick-off is at 9.30am this Friday 11 September. For more details head to: Spoke Up! New parents' meet up, Belconnen Learn to Ride Centre

03.01.2022 Exciting changes are on the way for Woden bus interchange We’re mapping and gathering information for CIT Campus - Woden, which will soon bring a new, bigger public transport interchange to Callam Street. The interchange will open in 2022 and will be built alongside a modern CIT facility and youth foyer. ... This will allow for increased bus services and an improved travel experience for Canberrans. More bus stops More shelters Better lighting and signage A light rail enabled stop

03.01.2022 Attention weekend bus travellers! From this Saturday, keep an eye out for more buses coming your way between 6am-12 noon. Find out more at www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10.

02.01.2022 BUS STOP CLOSURE Ogilby Crescent, Page As a result of a burst water main on Ogilby Crescent in Page, bus stops 4478 and 4477 are closed and diversions are in place. For the closest stops, please proceed to stops 4475 and 4476 on Petterd Street, Page. Further updates to follow.

02.01.2022 Ever wondered what typical, weird, and wacky things get left behind on TC buses? Well, according to one of our lost property gurus, the most common items are Umbrellas Wallets... School bags Beanies and scarves MyWay cards Don’t forget, all items found on our buses, bus stations, or handed to our staff, are sent to the Lost Property Office at Tuggeranong Bus Depot. More info at https://www.transport.act.gov.au/contact-us/lost-property P.s. Weird + wacky items = bras, adult toys and even a chainsaw!

01.01.2022 5 November as at 2:38pm Please be advised that the Dickson Bus Interchange is CLOSED to all services due to a motor vehicle accident in the area. Transport officers and customer service staff are onsite to assist passengers with service information. Further updates to follow.