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The route number of buses in Melbourne can tell a little about the route's operator, area served and even its history. Route numbering was a reflection of the designated zonal area used during the 1980s. Areas were referred to as "Neighbourhood Zones". However, as part of the "Grow or Go" policies, route numbers across the bus network were ...
Buses in Melbourne, Australia, are a major form of public transport in Melbourne, with an extensive bus network.There are 346 routes in operation with a varying range of service frequencies, (including Night Network, excluding Kew School Services) operated by privately owned bus companies under franchise from the State Government, under the Public Transport Victoria branding.
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In September 2010, route 901 was extended to Melbourne Airport, replacing part of East West Bus Company route 571, making it Melbourne's second longest bus route by distance and longest by total journey time. [3] [4] [5] East West then also became an operator of the route. [6] [7]
Transdev Melbourne was a bus operator in Melbourne, Australia, that operated the Melbourne Bus Franchise with a fleet of 534 buses on 49 bus routes from August 2013 until January 2022, when the franchise was awarded to Kinetic Melbourne. It operated approximately 30% of Melbourne's bus network. It was a subsidiary of Transdev Australasia.
Melbourne's public transport system includes rail, tram and bus services. Its tram network is the largest in the world. [28] Almost 300 bus routes and 16 rail lines serve Greater Melbourne. Since World War II Melbourne has become a dispersed, car-oriented city, leading to a decline in public transport use. [29]
Route 601 operates from Huntingdale station to Monash University via North and Wellington Roads. The journey time for the 2.5-kilometre trip is five minutes on average. [7] It is one of the most heavily patronised bus routes in Melbourne, with buses running every few minutes, and usually being crowded even during peak frequencies. [1] [8]