The ACT Government has rolled out its new public transport timetable, following the successful opening of Canberra’s new light rail line last month.
ACT transport minister Meegan Fitzharris said the new network, which combines light rail and bus routes under the MyWay travel card, was designed to create a better-connected Canberra.
“The new public transport network is here with more buses, more frequent services, light rail and more customer service assistants helping people get where they need to go,” Minister Fitzharris said on April 29.
“We know this will be a big change for many people, but we hope Canberrans will make the most of the month of free travel that starts today to give the network a try.”
The new timetable and network are designed around ten popular ‘rapid routes’, along which services are guaranteed at least every 15 minutes between 7am and 7pm on weekdays.
The network design has benefited from community consultation undertaken in mid-2018, during which Fitzharris says the Transport Canberra team identified a strong desire for more direct routes, more frequent and reliable services, and increased services during both on and off-peak times.
“This is a new era for public transport in Canberra,” Fitzharris said.
“Our city is growing and that’s why we are investing in a better public transport network to keep Canberra connected.”