Public Transport News
AFL Game 1 June 2013
The Territory Government provided free buses for the public to attend the Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide game held at the TIO Stadium (Marrara Sports Ground) on Saturday 1 June 2013. Free bus services were available to and from Darwin, Nightcliff, Casuarina and Palmerston.
Mindil Beach Market Buses 25 April 2013
Darwinbus welcomes the opening of the dry season Mindil Beach Markets on Thursday 25 April 2013.
Due to a reduction of car parking space at the markets a temporary car park will open on Lambell Terrace, Larrakeyah at the old Darwin hospital site.
Bus services Route 4 and 15 will allow the public to get to and from the markets from the bus stop at the Lambell Terrace car park.
Route 15 operates on Thursdays only and Route 4 operates on both the Thursday and Sunday Market days. Please check the timetables for service times. Normal Fares apply.
ANZAC Day Darwin 25 April 2013
On Thursday 25 April 2013 there was free bus services from the Darwin North RSL to the Darwin City for the public to attend the ANZAC Day memorial services. The normal public holiday timetable also operated and included two extra early morning services. Route 4 departing Casuarina Interchange at 5:00 am Route 8 departing Palmerston Interchange at 5:15 am.
Kids Convoy Darwin 6 April 2013
On Saturday 6 April the Kids Convoy departed the Berrimah Business Park at 2pm and travelled into the City to raise much needed funds for sick children.
Public Transport buses were allowed into the convoy so services were not delayed. Kids Convoy Flyer
Route 445(a) and Route 447(b) Services Change 18 March 2013
Route 445(a) 7:05am service changed departing at 6:50am to meet connecting services at Palmerston Interchange. New Timetable Route 445.
Route 447 7:15am service changed to 447(b) and depart at 7:05am to deviate into Good Shepherd Lutheran College at Howard Springs. New Timetable Route 447.
Cavenagh Street Bus Services Start 4 March 2013
Due to the completion of the City of Darwin’s Cavenagh Street upgrade bus services moved back to Cavehagh Street from Smith Street on Monday 4 March 2013. The Cavenagh Street bus stops are located at Woolworths and the Mediterranean Hotel for more information about the upgrade please visit the City of Darwin website.
Free Wi-Fi - Get On Get Connected!
On Monday 11 February 2013 free Wi-Fi commenced, passengers are now able to access up to 90 minutes or 100MB of free Wi-Fi daily. Wi-Fi is now available at Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston bus Interchanges and on the Wi-Fi enabled buses. (Look for the FREE Wi-Fi Logo) Passengers can surf the web, read their emails, do homework and more. To access the Wi-Fi you will need an internet enabled device such as a smart phone or laptop.
To use the Wi-Fi follow these steps:
- Once you are at a Wi-Fi Interchange or on a Wi-Fi bus
- Enabled Wi-Fi on your device (in settings)
- Connect to the Darwinbus free Wi-Fi
- Open your web browser
- Follow the instructions on screen
If you have any difficulty connecting please phone easyweb for assistance on 1300135 249
Monday 18 February 2013 School Bus Service Changes
Students, parents and carers please be advised that the following school bus services have minor route of travel changes starting on Monday 18 February 2013: Route 204, 217a, 403, 407, 408, 413, 421, 423, 426, 427, 437, 449, 467.Notices will be given to students on board the buses on Thursday and Friday 16 and 17 February 2013. Please visit the School Bus Service page for more information.
Bus Route 76 Now Services Bellamack
Route 76 has been extended to service the residents of Bellamack during peak travel periods. Passengers can now travel to and from Palmerston Interchange to connect with bus services to Darwin, Casuarina and schools.
Route 76 Timetable / Map
Alice Springs Additional Bus Services
The Territory Government is providing additional bus services in Alice Springs this Thursday and Friday, 7 to 8 of February 2013. The services will run to and from Alice Springs Interchange and Blatherskite Park. Please click here for timetable for service information.
Smith Street bus bays C and D closed Saturday
The trees at Spillet House will be trimmed this Saturday 9 February 2013, between 12pm and 4pm. Bus bays C and D will be closed during this time and routes 4, 8 and 14 will be relocated to bays A and B. Route 4 will depart from Bay A and Route 8 and Route 14 from Bay B. Once the tree work has been completed services will return to normal.
Student bus travel start 29 January 2013
Free bus travel is provided to Northern Territory primary middle and senior school students on both the urban and school bus networks. Students, parents and carers please ensure you have read the Code of Conduct on school bus travel and check for service updates. All students should assist drivers by providing their student ID or wear their school uniform while using the urban network.
Reminder that school bus travel for students only
Dear parents, it is important to remember that school buses are for students only and parents are not permitted to travel on designated school buses. To assist new students travelling on school buses parents should take their child/children to their bus stop in the morning and familiarise them with the stop that they need to get off at in the afternoon.
Bus Fare Changes start 1 January 2013
On Tuesday 1 January, the bus fares in Darwin and Alice Springs will change.
Children under 5 years, Students attending a NT primary, middle or senior school, the Vision Impaired, Veterans Gold Card holders and Companions remain free. Ticket Information / Free Bus Travel Policy / Media Release.
2012 New Year's Eve Free Buses
The Starlight Special bus service provides a safe transport option to drinking and driving after New Year’s Eve celebrations. Free buses started at 7pm 31 December 2012 until 6.30am 1 January 2013. Services departed Darwin, Palmerston and Casuarina Interchanges.
6 October 2012 - Route 2 temporary service change
Passengers please note that due to the road works on V.R.D. Drive there will be no bus services from the bus stops near the corner of Lee Point Road and V.R.D. Drive on Saturday 6 October 2012.
Please catch the Route 2 bus from Canaris Street or the temporary bus stop on V.R.D. Drive. Services will resume as normal on Sunday 7 October 2012. Temporary bus stop map
3 September 2012 - Route 14 Cullen Bay service update
Passengers please be advised that the Route 14 bus service will continue to be free until the construction works at Cullen Bay are complete.
For more information and updates on the construction works please visit the Department of Infrastructure website.
Congratulations!
The winners of the Public Transport survey conducted at the Darwin Show are:
1st prize winner of the Apple iPad 2 is Curry Woods.
2nd prize winner of the 12 months free bus travel is Tony Mason.
Thank you to everyone who provided their valuable feedback.
New School Services Platform at Palmerston Bus Interchange
Every school day, over 1000 students use the Palmerston Bus Interchange.
A dedicated school services platform is being established to improve services for students and will start operating on Monday 30 July.
Public transport officers will be at the Palmerston Interchange on the 25th and 26th July to help students and provide information. Further information, including a map of the new bus exchange arrangements, is available on the website. Click here for map and departure bay information | Code of Conduct
Mindil Beach Bus Services
The Territory Government wishes to advise passengers that the Mindil Beach Thursday Market bus services commenced on Thursday 26 April 2012. Public bus services operate from Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston to the Thursday Mindil Beach Markets and return.
For timetables and maps for the Mindil Beach Bus Routes 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and the deviation 8c on Route 8 please click here.
AFL Free Bus Services 19 May 2012
The Territory Government provided free buses for the public to attend the AFL premiership game, Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast Suns held at the TIO Stadium (Marrara Sports Ground) on Sunday 19 May 2012.
Free bus services were available to and from Darwin, Nightcliff, Casuarina and Palmerston for timetable information please visit www.nt.gov.au/freebuses
ANZAC Day Free Bus Services 25 April 2012
The Territory Government wishes to advise passengers that travel on Darwin public buses is free all day on ANZAC Day 25 April 2012.
Please note: Public Holiday timetables apply on the ANZAC Day Public Holiday and the Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston Bus Interchange offices are closed on Public Holidays.
The Big Gig Free Bus Services 13 April 2012
As part of National Youth Week, the Territory Government provided free buses for Darwin youth to attend The Big Gig held at the Darwin Museum Amphitheatre, Fannie Bay on Friday 13 April 2012.
Free bus services were available to and from Darwin, Casuarina and Palmerston.
Urban Bus Route 6 - new Museum bus stop
The Territory Government wishes to advise passengers that on Monday 2 April 2012, route 6 bus services will include the new Museum and Art Galleries bus stop.
A new bus stop has been installed at the Museum and timing point C has changed on the timetable and map however the departure times have not changed. Version 5 of the map and timetable is now available.
Urban Bus Route 445 - linking Humpty Doo and Cox Peninsula Road
The Territory Government wishes to advise passengers that on Monday 2 April 2012, route 445 bus services will increase to include departures from the Humpty Doo Park and Ride and the Cox Peninsula Road bus stop.
There is no change to the current schedule, the new services are additional to the current timetable. For further information and a updated timetable please click here.
School Bus Services - Mary MacKillop Catholic College
The Territory Government wishes to advise teachers, students, parents and careers that on Monday 2 April 2012, school bus Routes 245, 246, 247 and 426 changed to meet the opening of the Mary MacKillop Catholic College.
These services will no longer travel to the Charles Darwin University in Palmerston (temporary campus for Mary MacKillop Catholic College). For the updated routes of travel and departure times please click here.
Easter Bus Services from 6 April to 9 April 2012
The Territory Government wishes to advise the following bus timetables apply over the Easter Public Holiday period.
Good Friday 6 April 2012 - no bus services
Easter Saturday 7 April 2012 - normal Saturday timetable
Easter Sunday 8 April 2012 - Public Holiday timetable
Easter Monday 9 April 2012 - Public Holiday timetable
Bus Services in Severe Weather Conditions
Passengers please be aware that severe weather and poor road conditions may affect public bus services.
For all latest updates on road conditions please view the Road Reporting website.
For more information about bus services phone 8924 7666 from 6:45am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
19 March 2012 - School Bus Route 453 was cancelled due to flooding
School Bus 453 servicing Middle Point, Corroboree and Marrakai from Humpty Doo was cancelled on 19 March 2012 due to flooding of the Adelaide River. The Department of Education and Training recommends that Parents consider their own safety and travel arrangements in transporting students to and from school. Their local circumstances and road conditions need to inform their decisions about their child attending and getting home safely from school each day.
70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin 19 February 2012
The Territory Government is providing free urban bus travel for the public to attend the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin.The commemoration will begin at 9.30am on Sunday 19 February 2012 at the Darwin Cenotaph on the Esplanade. This is a public event and is free for all to attend.To catch a free bus to Darwin please visit the Public Bus Timetable (Sunday timetable applies). Darwin bus services, routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10,12,14, 70, 71 72, 73 and 74 operate Sunday's.
Bombing of Darwin AFL Commemorative Game 11 February 2012
The Territory Government provided free buses for the public to safely attend the first ever Bombing of Darwin commemorative AFL NT game. media release Urban bus services werefree from 4pm onwards for passengers travelling to and from Marrara for the game and Route 3 had two extra services from Marrara at 8.25pm and 9.05pm to Casuarina Interchange.
School Student Travel on the Mandorah Ferry Reminder
The Territory Government and the Mandorah Ferry operator Fast Ferries would like to remind school students travelling that they are required to sit downstairs in the inside cabin, and follow all directions of the Ferry staff. This is a requirement under the Code of Conduct for Ferry Travel.
Back to School - Watch Out, Slow Down
Children return to school on Tuesday 31 January 2012. Motorists are reminded to slow down, watch for children, and observe the 40 km/h zone speed limit near schools between 7am and 5pm. Department of Lands and Planning Acting Manager of Road Safety Education, Shaan Myall, said young children are not well-equipped to handle the traffic environment and can be unpredictable and difficult to see near roads. Media Release
New Bus Facility for Humpty Doo
A new park and ride bus facility on Challoner Circuit, Humpty Doo will open in January 2012. The Humpty Doo Park and Ride offers rural passengers a dedicated place to park their cars or bikes and catch the bus. Services include free parking for cars and motorbikes, drop off and pick up area, undercover seated area, public amenities, as well as a secure bicycle enclosure with lighting and cameras. Timetable information on bus services
New Year's Eve Starlight Special - Free Buses from 7pm to 7am
The Territory Government is providing free buses for the public to safely attend New Year’s Eve celebrations. Buses will depart Darwin (Mitchell Street), Casuarina and Palmerston from 7pm on New Year's Eve until 7am on New Year's Day. Standard public holiday services will also operate on New Year's Day and the New Year's Monday public holiday (normal fares apply) please see timetables for service times.
Christmas Express shuttle bus from Darwin CBD to your door - Who's your sober Bob?
The Christmas Express shuttle bus services Darwin the northern suburbs and Palmerston from Saturday 26 November to Sunday 25 December 2011 and operates on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 1am to 5am. The pick up location is opposite Kitty O'Sheas on Mitchell St and fare prices per person are: Darwin suburbs $5, northern suburbs $10 and Palmerston $15.
Vanderlin Drive Duplication - Temporary Bus Stops
Temporary bus stops will be required during the construction of the Vanderlin Drive duplication.The temporary bus stops will be located at either end of the road works, between Patterson Street and Mueller Road Malak.Duplication works are due to start late October and be completed by mid 2012, weather permitting.
Route 301 New Service Time Commences 31 Oct 2011 in Alice Springs
The Territory Government wishes to advise Alice Springs bus passengers that on Monday 31 October 2011 a new service time for Route 301 will commence. The new service time is 11.45am and operates from Monday to Friday, providing passengers with better access to the Hospital.
New Bus Facility for Coolalinga
New park and ride bus facility on Girraween Road, Coolalinga opened on Monday 26 September. The Coolalinga Park and Ride offers rural passengers a dedicated place to park their cars or bikes and catch the bus. Services include free parking for cars and motorbikes, drop off and pick up area, undercover seated area, public amenities, as well as a secure bicycle enclosure with lighting and cameras. Timetable information on bus services
Totems - A sign of the future
New totem signs are currently being installed in all major stops and Interchanges across Darwin and Palmerston and have been installed at the new Coolalinga Park and Ride. Totems are planned to be installed in Alice Springs by July 2012.Each totem has timetable and map information relevant to it's location. The totem is an information sign that not only provides service information but is cyclone coded and meets the Disability Discrimination Act requirements.