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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo Road, Ryde |
| Coordinates | 33°49′00″S151°07′21″E / 33.81675°S 151.12259°E |
| Characteristics | |
| Owner | Transport for NSW |
| Operator | Busways |
| Depot code | Y |
| History | |
| Opened | 28 June 1953 |
Ryde Bus Depot is a bus depot in the Sydney suburb of Ryde operated by Busways.
Ryde Bus Depot opened on 28 June 1953, the same day that Ultimo Tram Depot closed. [1] It initially took over the operation of these routes, which were a combination of tram replacement routes and existing services operated by Burwood Bus Depot: [2]
In December 1999 Sydney Buses purchased the business of North & Western Bus Lines whose depot adjoined. [3] After initially operating as Gladesville depot, both were integrated. However because of the topography of the land, both remain physically separated with each having its own entrance. [4]
In January 2022 it was included in the transfer of Region 7 from State Transit to Busways. [5]
As of October 2024, it has an allocation of 253 buses. [6]
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