ACTION

File:Action-ZIB585.JPG bodied Mercedes-Benz O305 at Spence in 1982]]

File:ACTION Bus 892 Ansair (MkII) bodied Renault PR100-2 -- 30 June 2014.jpg bodied Renault PR100.2]]

File:ACTION - 316 - Custom Coaches 'CB60' bodied Irisbus Agoraline in Gungahlin.jpg bodied Irisbus Agora Line at Gungahlin Town Centre in January 2010]]

File:ACTION - BUS 417 - Custom Coaches 'CB60' Evo II bodied MAN 18.320 (Euro V).jpg bodied MAN 18.320 on Blue Rapid route 313]]

File:ACTION BUS 488 City.JPG bodied Scania K320UB at City Interchange in July 2012]]

File:ACTION (BUS 511) - Custom Coaches 'CB80' bodied Scania K360UA 6x2-2 on Edward Street in Wagga Wagga.jpg bodied Scania K360UA in Wagga Wagga in September 2012]]

File:ACTION BUS YUTONG ZK6131HG1.jpg E12 electric bus in 2024]]

On 19 July 1926, the Federal Capital Commission commenced operating public bus services between Eastlake (now Kingston) in the south and Ainslie in the north.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100430044215/http://www.engineer.org.au/chapter03.html Canberra's Engineering Heritage] Engineering Heritage Australia

The service was first known as Canberra City Omnibus Service, but it has had a number of names over the years, including Canberra City Bus Service, Canberra Omnibus Service and Canberra Bus Service. On 14 February 1977, it was renamed as the Australian Capital Territory Internal Omnibus Network, or ACTION for short.[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110841005 Bus] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724230147/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110841005 |date=24 July 2020 }} Canberra Times 15 February 1977 page 3

In 1976, Canberra became the first city in Australia to operate articulated buses after the purchase of 25 MAN SG192s.Articulated bus in service Truck & Bus Transportation January 1977 page 106[http://actbus.net/evolution-artics/ The evolution of articulated buses in Canberra] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401095058/http://actbus.net/evolution-artics/ |date=1 April 2019 }} ACT Bus In May 1982, ACTION commenced operating the Canberra Explorer in a joint venture with Murrays.Canberra Explorer provides a new look at national capital Truck & Bus Transportation May 1982 page 93

As part of the move to ACT self-government, responsibility for ACTION passed from the federal government to the ACT Government in 1989. In 2001, ACTION became a statutory authority.ACTION to be a Statutory Authority Fleetline issue 274 September 2001 page 143

In June 2018, the ACT Government released a proposal for changes to the bus network to coincide with the opening of the Light Rail which included a 7-day network with 10 rapid routes and an overhaul of the route numbers.[https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/more-services-fewer-stops-check-out-canberra-s-new-bus-network-20180618-p4zm3u.html More services, fewer stops: check out Canberra's new bus network] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020223756/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/more-services-fewer-stops-check-out-canberra-s-new-bus-network-20180618-p4zm3u.html |date=20 October 2018 }} Canberra Times 18 June 2018 The proposed changes caused controversy due to changes to school services and the removal of all Xpresso services.[https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/what-will-canberra-s-new-bus-network-mean-for-students-20180720-p4zsl0.html What will Canberra's new bus network mean for students?] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020223730/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/what-will-canberra-s-new-bus-network-mean-for-students-20180720-p4zsl0.html |date=20 October 2018 }} Canberra Times Public consultation for the proposal lasted between June and August 2018 and a modified proposal was released in October 2018.{{Cite web |url= https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/rapid-bus-network |title= A New Bus Network For Canberra |publisher= ACT Government - Yoursay |access-date= 19 November 2018 |archive-date= 1 March 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190301065017/https://www.yoursay.act.gov.au/rapid-bus-network |url-status= live }}{{Cite web |url= https://the-riotact.com/act-government-announces-new-plans-for-bus-network-following-public-backlash/269450 |title= ACT Government announces new plans for bus network following public backlash |publisher= RiotAct |access-date= 19 November 2018 |archive-date= 20 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181020223819/https://the-riotact.com/act-government-announces-new-plans-for-bus-network-following-public-backlash/269450 |url-status= live }} The starting date of the new bus network was pushed back to 29 April 2019 due to delays on the construction of the Light Rail.[https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/canberra-s-bus-network-pushed-back-after-light-rail-delays-20181129-p50j4g.html Canberra's bus network pushed back after light rail delays] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217110542/https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/canberra-s-bus-network-pushed-back-after-light-rail-delays-20181129-p50j4g.html |date=17 December 2018 }} Canberra Times 29 November 2018

ACTION is a business unit of the Public Transport Division of Transport Canberra & City Services. Transport Canberra was formed on 1 July 2016 by combining the Public Transport Division and Capital Metro Agency to manage all public transport operations within the ACT.{{cite web|title=Transport Canberra - Public Transport Improvement Plan 2015 |url=https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/786460/Transport_Canberra_PTIP.pdf |publisher=ACT Government |page=6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229153535/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/786460/Transport_Canberra_PTIP.pdf |archive-date=29 February 2016 }}[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/action-and-capital-metro-agency-to-be-rolled-into-one-from-2016-20151026-gkidxn.html ACTION and Capital Metro Agency to be rolled into one from 2016] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306184529/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/action-and-capital-metro-agency-to-be-rolled-into-one-from-2016-20151026-gkidxn.html |date=6 March 2016 }} Canberra Times 27 October 2015[https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1607/transport-canberra-service Transport Canberra Service] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312063258/https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1607/transport-canberra-service |date=12 March 2017 }} Australasian Bus & Coach 5 July 2016

ACTION operates a 7-day network of bus routes including nine main routes and 48 local routes.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/timetables Timetables] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105500/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/timetables |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R2 is a limited stop service between Fraser, Kippax, Belconnen, City, Parkes, Barton and Iron Knob Street, Fyshwick (at the Canberra Outlet Centre).

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzIucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R2] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105403/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzIucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R3 is a limited stop service between Spence, Belconnen, City, Russell Offices and Canberra Airport.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzMucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R3] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105411/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzMucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R4 services provide a high-frequency link between Belconnen, City, Woden and Tuggeranong.

It operates at a 5 to 10-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzQucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R4] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105444/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzQucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R5 is a high-frequency link between the City, Woden, Erindale Centre, Calwell Centre and Lanyon Marketplace.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/weekdaypreview?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ldHdvcmtfMjAyMF9VcGRhdGVfSnVuZSUyRnBkZnMlMkZyb3V0ZV81LnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D Route R5] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200721151912/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/weekdaypreview?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ldHdvcmtfMjAyMF9VcGRhdGVfSnVuZSUyRnBkZnMlMkZyb3V0ZV81LnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D |date=21 July 2020 }} Transport Canberra

Route R6 is a high-frequency link between the City, Parkes, Barton, Kingston, Manuka, Narrabundah, the Canberra Hospital and Woden.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzYucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R6] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105339/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzYucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R7 is an express link between the City, Cooleman Court and Chapman.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzcucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R7] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105426/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzcucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R8 is a direct main route between the Gungahlin Town Centre and the bus stations at Belconnen.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzgucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R8] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105419/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzgucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R9 is an east-west link between Belconnen, Canberra Stadium, Dickson and Watson.

It operates at a 15-minute frequency on weekdays and it operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzkucGRmJmFsbD0x Route R9] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105402/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzkucGRmJmFsbD0x |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

Route R10 is a direct link between Denman Prospect and the City.

It operates at a 30-minute frequency on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzEwLnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%3D%3D Route R10] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105447/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/rapids%3Fsq_content_src%3D%252BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZmaWxlcy50cmFuc3BvcnQuYWN0Lmdvdi5hdSUyRmF1dG9UVCUyRk5ld19OZXR3b3JrXzE5JTJGcGRmcyUyRnJvdXRlXzEwLnBkZiZhbGw9MQ%253D%253D |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

ACTION's regular weekday services operate either as feeder services to a single town centre or connect two or three town centres via suburban streets.

During weekends and public holidays, ACTION provides a reduced level of service with most suburban routes operating with an hourly or two-hourly frequency.

ACTION operates 3 weekday peak hour routes as an express service between outer suburbs of Tuggeranong and the City. These routes are numbered in the 100 series.

ACTION trialled a shuttle bus loop service from Canberra Airport to the Fairbairn Business Park on a three month trial basis. The service operated from 7am until 10am in the morning and again from 4pm until 7pm in the afternoon on weekdays.{{cite web |url=https://www.transport.act.gov.au/news/news-and-events-items/july-2022/a-new-loop-service-for-fairbairn |title=A new loop service for Fairbairn A new loop service for Fairbairn |author= |date=25 July 2022 |website=Transport Canberra |publisher=ACT Government |access-date=2022-07-25 |quote= |archive-date=25 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220725090727/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/news/news-and-events-items/july-2022/a-new-loop-service-for-fairbairn |url-status=live }}

School services are provided by ACTION to schools and colleges throughout the ACT. These are numbered in the 1000 and 2000 series.[https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/School_Routes_By_Number School Routes By Number] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428105525/https://www.transport.act.gov.au/getting-around/School_Routes_By_Number |date=28 April 2019 }} Transport Canberra

ACTION also operates the special needs transport division which provides transport for school students with a disability. This division is operated using a dedicated fleet of wheelchair-accessible minibuses.

The Flexible bus service operates on weekdays to provide a free, basic bus service to passengers with limited access to normal public transport options.{{cite web|url=https://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/accessible-public-transport |title=Accessible Public Transport |publisher=Transport for Canberra |access-date=22 November 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016034950/http://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/accessible-public-transport |archive-date=16 October 2015 }} Six services operate daily providing a pick up service in the morning from designated suburbs to shopping centres and hospitals, with return services operating in the afternoon.

These bus services are operated by the special needs transport minibuses.

There are four cash fare options on ACTION:

• Adult Single (with 90-minute transfer)
• Adult Daily
• Concession Single (with 90-minute transfer)
• Concession Daily

Concession tickets are available to school students, full-time tertiary students, seniors card holders and various government concession card holders.{{cite web|url=https://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/myway/concessions |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130410115546/http://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/myway/concessions |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 April 2013 |title=Concessions |publisher=Transport for Canberra |access-date=22 November 2015 }}

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The pre-paid ticketing system operated by the ACT Government is known as MyWay.{{Cite web | url=http://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/myway | title=MyWay | publisher=ACT Government - Transport For Canberra | access-date=15 February 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212033547/http://www.transport.act.gov.au/catch_a_bus/myway | archive-date=12 February 2013 | url-status=dead}} It uses contactless smart cards with MIFARE-Technology onto which credit is loaded. Passengers are required to 'tag on' when boarding the bus and 'tag off' when exiting, at which point the appropriate fare is calculated and, if required, deducted from the stored value on the MyWay card.

The MyWay system uses Parkeon software and equipment including Wayfarer 200 consoles{{cite web| url= http://www.parkeon.com/uk/Transport-Wayfarer-200.html| title= Wayfarer 200| publisher= Parkeon| access-date= 15 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100923180647/http://www.parkeon.com/uk/Transport-Wayfarer-200.html| archive-date= 23 September 2010| url-status= dead}} and Axio card readers.{{cite web| url= http://www.parkeon.com/uk/Transport-Axio.html| title= Axio| publisher= Parkeon| access-date= 15 October 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100921232559/http://www.parkeon.com/uk/Transport-Axio.html| archive-date= 21 September 2010| url-status= dead}} The system was built and installed by Parkeon's Australian distributor, Downer EDi.{{Cite press release | url=http://www.parkeon.com/uk/Press-Release/Parkeon-wins-again-down-under.html | title=Parkeon wins again down under | publisher=Parkeon | access-date=9 April 2010 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Instead of being developed from scratch, MyWay was adapted from Transperth's SmartRider system which also uses Parkeon hardware and software.{{cite magazine|last=Banks|first=Lisa|title=Canberra MyWay user base reaches 86,000|url=http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/398420/canberra_myway_user_base_reaches_86_000/|access-date=11 January 2014|magazine=Computerworld|date=24 August 2011|archive-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111103603/http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/398420/canberra_myway_user_base_reaches_86_000/|url-status=dead}}[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1993/05/WA-ticket-validating-machine-system-for-Canberra-buses.aspx WA ticket validating machine system for Canberra buses] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117025524/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1993/05/WA-ticket-validating-machine-system-for-Canberra-buses.aspx |date=17 November 2015 }} Government of Western Australia 31 May 1993

As at February 2023, ACTION's route service fleet consisted of 459 buses.[https://www.actbus.net/fleetwiki/index.php?title=Fleet_Summary Fleet Summary] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004110359/https://www.actbus.net/fleetwiki/index.php?title=Fleet_Summary |date=4 October 2022 }} ACT Bus Wiki

Bicycle racks have been fitted to the front of 94% of the buses in the fleet. Each rack can hold two bicycles. Passengers may load a bicycle onto the rack for free, but must pay a regular fare to travel on the bus.{{cite web | url=http://www.action.act.gov.au/rider_Info/driving_and_cycling/bike_racks_on_buses | title=Bike Racks on Buses | publisher=ACTION | access-date=20 February 2014 | archive-date=16 February 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140216093221/http://www.action.act.gov.au/rider_Info/driving_and_cycling/bike_racks_on_buses | url-status=live }}

Apart from buses with all over advertising or special designs, ACTION's fleet sport either a blue, orange and white (Renault buses) or a green, orange and white livery (all other buses). In December 2016, a predominantly blue livery was introduced.[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/new-action-buses-to-be-blue-light-rail-trams-to-be-red-20161214-gtbhgk.html New ACTION buses to be blue, light rail trams to be red] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211101/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/new-action-buses-to-be-blue-light-rail-trams-to-be-red-20161214-gtbhgk.html |date=20 December 2016 }} Canberra Times 14 December 2016[https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1612/new-transport-canberra-livery New Transport Canberra Livery] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312072155/https://www.busnews.com.au/industry-news/1612/new-transport-canberra-livery |date=12 March 2017 }} Australasian Bus & Coach 20 December 2016

ACTION's Special Needs Transport division operates a fleet of eighteen Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa minibuses. These buses are white in colour and do not operate on route services.

ACTION also operate Toyota Hiace Commuter and Hyundai iMax vans which can be used to transport passengers, Hino Dutro trucks used by mechanics to attend broken down buses and a single Mack tow truck.

ACTION's heritage fleet consists of a 1949 AEC Regal III{{cite web|url=http://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/235393/AEC_Regal_Mark_III_Omnibus_1949_ACTION_Bus.pdf |title=Entry to the ACT Heritage Register |publisher=ACT Heritage Council |access-date=20 February 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214102650/http://www.environment.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/235393/AEC_Regal_Mark_III_Omnibus_1949_ACTION_Bus.pdf |archive-date=14 February 2014 }} and a 1961 AEC Reliance.

Until the mid-1970s, purchases mainly comprised heavyweight British built AEC and Leyland chassis before a switch was made to European chassis. In 1972, the first Volvo B58s were purchased. These were followed by MAN SL200s from 1975, articulated MAN SG192s from 1976, Mercedes-Benz O305s from 1981, articulated O305Gs from 1982, Renault PR100.2s from 1986, articulated Renault PR180.2s from 1988 and Renault PR100.3s from 1994. The Renaults were badged as Macks although they carried the Renault diamond badge.Canberra Transit Australia June 1987 page 119

Although primarily purchasing new buses, ACTION has on occasions purchased and hired second-hand buses. With industrial action in England causing a shortage of both chassis and parts at a time Canberra was undergoing phenomenal growth, in February 1974, 12 Leyland OPS2/1s were hired from the Public Transport Commission.Sydney Buses lend to DCT Electric Traction March 1964 pages 15/16Sydney 31 seaters move south Trolley Wire issue 153 August 1974 page 14{{cite book|last=Travers|first=Greg|title=From City to Suburb...a fifty year journey|year=1982|publisher=Historic Commercial Vehicle Association|location=Sydney|isbn=0-9596016-2-7|page=175}}[http://fleetlists.busaustralia.com/stadisp.php?search=LOPS2 Leyland OPS2/1] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211216061725/http://fleetlists.busaustralia.com/stadisp.php?search=LOPS2 |date=16 December 2021 }} Australian Bus Fleet Lists In June 1974 the entire 10 bus fleet of Bedford, Ford and Thornycroft buses of recently ceased operator Bowden's Bus Service of Tamarama was purchased.{{cite book|last=Travers|first=Greg|title=The Australian Private Bus|year=1979|publisher=Historic Commercial Vehicle Association|location=Sydney|isbn=0-9596016-1-9|page=34}} A number of Bedfords and Fords were purchased from dealer's stock.New bus services affected by hold-ups in deliveries Truck & Bus Transportation March 1974 page 123

In 1997, 25 Wright Crusader bodied Dennis Darts were imported from Northern Ireland.Irish builder to supply buses to Canberra Truck & Bus Transportation January 1997 page 65Low-Floor Buses Fleetline issue 249 July 1997 page 132

In 2001, 17 former North & Western Bus Lines Hino RG197Ks were leased from Sydney Buses for a short period.State Transit Hinos Fleetline issue 274 September 2001 page 144[http://fleetlists.busaustralia.com/nsw.php?search=NWB North & Western Bus Lines] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917161228/http://fleetlists.busaustralia.com/nsw.php?search=NWB |date=17 September 2021 }} Australian Bus Fleet Lists In February 2004, 20 Custom Coaches bodied Irisbus Agoras built for, but not delivered to King Brothers entered service.

Fleet livery was originally fawn with a yellow stripe. This was replaced by the 1960s by a coffee body with arctic green window area and red stripe. In 1973, a yellow body with arctic green window surrounds and light blue stripe livery was introduced.Yellow Buses for Canberra Electric Traction August 1973 page 16{{cite book|last=Pascoe|first=Les|title=Bus Fleets - ACTION|year=1984|publisher=Railmac Publications|location=Elizabeth, South Australia|isbn=0949817-27-9|page=2}} This was replaced in 2004 by the current white, green and orange livery.

Initially buses were registered in the C#### series. By the 1960s, buses were registered as ZIB### in the Commonwealth of Australia series. In May 1989, the fleet was reregistered onto ACT Government BUS### plates.Australian Capital Territory - ACTION Australian Bus Panorama issue 5/2 September 1989 page 33BUS rego numbers Truck & Bus Transportation November 1989 page 146

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ACTION operates three depots:

• Woden Bus Depot, Prospect Court, Phillip opened 16 April 1974, closing in February 1997"Australian Capital Territory - ACTION" Australian Bus Panorama issue 12/6 June 1997 page 22 before reopening in 2009.[http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/380868/6th_PE_29_ACTION_buses.pdf Recommendation 22 Report on Inquiry into ACTION Buses and the Sustainable Transport Plan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106031935/http://www.parliament.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/380868/6th_PE_29_ACTION_buses.pdf |date=6 January 2014 }} ACT Government October 2009 From 2009 it housed the Special Needs Transport minibus fleet and buses which are not in service. It was demolished in 2018 with a new depot currently being built.[https://web.archive.org/web/20180218225921/https://tenders.act.gov.au/ets/tender/display/tender-details.do?id=91352&action=display-tender-details Preliminary Design Consultancy for the new Woden Bus Depot] ACT Government December 2017[http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/old-woden-bus-depot-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-storehouse-for-120-buses-20180109-h0fz8q.html Old Woden bus depot to be demolished to make way for storehouse for 120 buses] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316131118/http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/old-woden-bus-depot-to-be-demolished-to-make-way-for-storehouse-for-120-buses-20180109-h0fz8q.html |date=16 March 2018 }} Canberra Times 14 January 2018
• Belconnen Bus Depot, Cohen Street, Belconnen opened 3 September 1979,Another Big Change Fleetline issue 51 October 1979 page 16 includes a bus wash, workshop, undercover bus parking, diesel refill, drivers amenities and administrative area.
• Tuggeranong Bus Depot, Scollay Street, Greenway opened in August 1989,New Depot Opens Fleetline October 1989 page 154 includes a bus wash, workshop, undercover bus parking, CNG and diesel fuelling facilities, drivers amenities and administrative area.

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ACTION operates seven bus stations, which act as hubs for the districts of Canberra.{{cite web|title=Network Maps and Station Guides|url=http://www.transport.act.gov.au/routes-and-timetables/maps|website=Transport Canberra|access-date=6 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806061026/http://www.transport.act.gov.au/routes-and-timetables/maps|archive-date=6 August 2017|url-status=dead}}

• City Interchange (opened 23 November 1982[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page12856199 No timetable changes, adequate transfer time] Canberra Times 22 November 1982 page 15 and remodelled 2000) serves Canberra Central, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R10 services. It provides interchange with light rail (R1)
• Woden Interchange (opened 4 December 1972,[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article110622780 Improved bus service at Woden] Canberra Times 29 November 1972 page 11 second stage opened 1982) serves Woden Valley, Weston Creek, Tuggeranong, R4, R5 and R6 services
• Tuggeranong Interchange (opened 12 August 1991[http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page13009190 Advertisement] Canberra Times 10 August 1991 page 5) serves Tuggeranong and R4 services
• Located in Belconnen Town Centre are three bus stations - Cohen Street (opened 2009) and Belconnen Community Station (opened November 2010) and Westfield Belconnen Station - which serve Belconnen, R2, R3, R4, R8 and R9 services
• Gungahlin Town Centre - located on Gungahlin Place - serves Gungahlin and R8 services. It provides interchange with light rail (R1)

City Interchange is located on East Row, Mort Street and Alinga Street. Limited local access is permitted on Mort and Alinga Streets, while East Row is a bus-only street. Since April 2019, several major routes stop in the part of Aligna Street to the west of Northbourne Avenue, but it continued to be open to traffic until 26 July 2019. Woden and Tuggeranong Interchange are off street stations which permit access only to buses, essential traffic and emergency vehicles.

Belconnen Town Centre is serviced by two bus stations located along Cohen Street: Cohen Street Bus Station (located outside the Belconnen Bus Depot near the intersection with Josephson Street, opened in May 2009)[http://issuu.com/citynews/docs/090514_citynews/10 Belconnen Town Centre Developments ACTION Bus Timetable & Route Changes (Advertisement)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301035434/http://issuu.com/citynews/docs/090514_citynews/10 |date=1 March 2014 }} Canberra City News 14 May 2009[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-05-25/3-stops-replace-belconnen-interchange/1693284 3 stops to replace Belconnen interchange] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306115934/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-05-25/3-stops-replace-belconnen-interchange/1693284 |date=6 March 2014 }} ABC News 25 May 2009 and Belconnen Community Bus Station (located between Benjamin Way and Emu Bank, at the site of the former Belconnen Interchange, opened in November 2010).[http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/11/11/3063822.htm Change at the interchange - the new Belconnen bus facilities] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106070437/http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2010/11/11/3063822.htm |date=6 January 2014 }} ABC Radio Canberra 11 November 2010 In addition, a major stop is located outside Westfield Belconnen, near the intersection of Cohen and Lathlain Streets. All bus routes travelling to or through Belconnen Town Centre service all three locations. Additional stops are located on Emu Bank and Eastern Valley Way which are serviced by most routes which travel through Belconnen Town Centre.{{Cite web |url=http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/significant_projects/infrastructure_works/belconnen_town_centre |title=Improvements to Belconnen Town Centre |publisher=ACT Planning and Land Authority |access-date=25 December 2008 |archive-date=23 May 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523025625/http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/topics/significant_projects/infrastructure_works/belconnen_town_centre |url-status=live }}

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Bus shelters installed at stops include what is referred to as a "concrete bunker" which were first installed in May 1975.{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page12743914 |title=[No heading]. |newspaper=The Canberra Times|location=ACT |date=14 May 1975 |access-date=25 December 2013 |page=9 |publisher=National Library of Australia}} More modern shelters include glass-sided Adshel shelters (both with and without advertising) which were first installed in 2007{{Cite web|url=http://www.bandt.com.au/news/archive/adshel-wins-act-tender |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130823022839/http://www.bandt.com.au/news/archive/adshel-wins-act-tender |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 August 2013 |title=AdShel wins ACT tender |publisher=B & T |access-date=23 August 2013 }} and CAM (Community Asset Management NZ Limited) shelters which were first installed in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.camshelters.com.au/wawcs0160883/idDetails=179/CASE%20STUDY%20-%20Canberra%20ACT%20Bus%20Shelters|publisher=CAM Shelters|title=Case Study - Canberra ACT bus shelters|access-date=21 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225101157/http://www.camshelters.com.au/wawcs0160883/idDetails=179/CASE%20STUDY%20-%20Canberra%20ACT%20Bus%20Shelters|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead}}

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