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Melbourne's bus network in the past 10 years

  • First Melbourne SmartBus service began

    The first stage of the SmartBus trial was implemented along route 703 Middle Brighton to Blackburn and 888/889 Nunawading to Chelsea. Smartbuses were an intiative of the Kennett Liberal state government in the 1990s, but were implemented by the Bracks/Brumby Labor government.
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    Melbourne's bus network: the past 10 years

  • New Metlink advertisements

    A series of advertisments featuring comedian Frank Woodley are created by Metlink, encouraging people to travel by bus.
  • Eddington Report released

    The major transport report by infrastructure consultant Sir Rod Eddington is released two years after its commencement. The report suggests, among other things, improved cycle and bus routes throughout the city in a bid to reduce congestion.
  • 140 + bus routes updated

    More than 140 bus route timetables across Melbourne are introduced to improve coordination with trains and expand coverage in growing areas