Melbourne's bus network is a major transport system in Australia, comprising around 400 bus routes. [1] The bus network is run by private companies under contract to Public Transport Victoria. Buses in Melbourne use the Myki ticketing system, with the exception of SkyBus services.
Contents
- List of operational routes by number
- 100–199
- 200–299
- 300–399
- 400–499
- 500–599
- 600–699
- 700–799
- 800–899
- 900–999
- List of other operational bus routes
- Airports
- List of former routes
- List of routes by bus operator
- References
- External links
Kinetic Melbourne operate approximately 30% of the bus network, signing contracts in 2021 as part of the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise. The remaining 70% of the network is operated under 23 contracts with other bus operators, all of these contracts were entered into in mid-2018 and will expire in 2025 or 2028. [2] [3]
All bus routes are allocated a number from 150-999, with the exception of SkyBus services. Route numbers below 150 are used by trams. The numbering of a route can tell a bit about the geographical location served, the route's history, or the route's type of operation; [4] for example, routes from the 900 series were historically used by the Victorian Railways, whose buses coordinated with trains on some routes, [5] but now the series is used for the SmartBus and Night Network routes. [6] [7]
SkyBus services run to and from Melbourne and Avalon airports. [8]
Some bus routes have been taken out of operation. They may have been scrapped, replaced (either by another route or a FlexiRide service), incorporated into existing routes, or split. Reasons may include low patronage, confusing routing, or infrequent service patterns. [9] [10] [11]
