The ACT Government is building the infrastructure our growing city needs with Australia's largest electric bus depot now open ahead of full operations at the end of this month.
"This is a significant moment for public transport in Canberra, and the people working on the project, that have ensured that Canberra leads the nation in the transition to zero emissions transport," said Minister for Transport Chris Steel.
"With this depot coming online we're now able to increase the frequency of services across our network, greatly reducing dead running and other inefficiencies.
"The new facility has capacity to shelter and support the charging of up to 100 electric buses and will support our growing electric fleet for decades to come.
"Beyond its electric capability, Woden bus depot is also designed to support future solar panel charging.
"It has 12 modern service bays, a panel shop, tyre changing bay and specialist bus maintenance facilities as well as new amenities to support around 250 staff who will p maintain and operate our city's future public transport fleet."
With the opening of Woden bus depot, a new timetable will start on Monday 28 April, delivering an additional 94 bus services every weekday.
This includes more AM and PM weekday peak services for key Rapid routes including the Rapid 2, Rapid 4 and Rapid 10; more weekday and Saturday services to better connect the growing Molonglo region; and improved services for many local schools.
Timetables and school specific information are now available on the Transport Canberra webpage ahead of the improvements that begin at the start of term 2. There are no changes to light rail frequencies.
Students and families can check their school information packs and timetables.
