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==Routes==
==Routes==
Transdev Melbourne took over the operation of 52 routes spanning Melbourne's metropolitan area, separated into three groups: 40 Eastern routes, nine Western routes and three SmartBus Orbital routes. It also operates 122 school bus services across metropolitan Melbourne.<ref>{{cite web|title=Invitation for Expressions of Interest Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise Volume 2 – Melbourne and its Bus and Public Transport Networks|url=http://ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV/PTV%20docs/Bus-franchise-tender-process/EOI-Volume-2.pdf|work=[[Public Transport Victoria]]|accessdate=19 May 2013|page=14|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Our Bus Routes|url=http://www.transdevmelbourne.com.au/travel-information/timetable-services/Urban-Buses/|work=Transdev Melbourne|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Metropolitan buses|url=http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/|work=[[Public Transport Victoria]]|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref>
Transdev Melbourne took over the operation of 50 routes spanning Melbourne's metropolitan area. It also operates 122 school bus services across metropolitan Melbourne.<ref>{{cite web|title=Invitation for Expressions of Interest Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise Volume 2 – Melbourne and its Bus and Public Transport Networks|url=http://ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/PTV/PTV%20docs/Bus-franchise-tender-process/EOI-Volume-2.pdf|work=[[Public Transport Victoria]]|accessdate=19 May 2013|page=14|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Our Bus Routes|url=http://www.transdevmelbourne.com.au/travel-information/timetable-services/Urban-Buses/|work=Transdev Melbourne|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Metropolitan buses|url=http://ptv.vic.gov.au/timetables/|work=[[Public Transport Victoria]]|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref>


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Revision as of 20:33, 26 November 2013

Transdev Melbourne
SmartBus liveried Custom Coaches bodied MAN 18.310 on route 907 in Lonsdale Street
ParentTransdev Australasia
Commenced operation4 August 2013
Service areaMelbourne
Service typeBus operator
Routes52
Hubs
Depots
Fleetcirca 500
Websitewww.transdevmelbourne.com.au

Transdev Melbourne is an Australian bus operator in Melbourne, Victoria. It operates a fleet of over 500 buses, running out of four depots, across 52 routes spanning metropolitan Melbourne. Its' contract with the Victorian State Government commenced on 4 August 2013, taking over the contracts for three SmartBus routes and all National Bus Company and Melbourne Bus Link routes, which combined make up approximately 30% of Melbourne's bus network.

History

Most of Transdev Melbourne's routes were operated by the Public Transport Corporation until the 1990s. In December 1993 the Doncaster and Fitzroy North depots and associated services were transferred to National Bus Company, formed by Westbus proprietors Jim Bosnjak and sister in law Carol.[1][2] In May 1999 the Bosnjaks sold the business to National Express Group[3] and again in September 2004 to Ventura Bus Lines.[4][5] The remaining Public Transport Corporation services remained in public ownership until privatised in April 1998 with Dyson Group and Reservoir Bus Company forming Melbourne Bus Link to take over the services operating out of Footscray and Sandringham depots.[6]

In June 2012 Public Transport Victoria called for expressions of interest for the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise with 30% of the city's bus network, currently operated by Melbourne Bus Link, National Bus Company and three SmartBus routes, to be put to tender.[7] From ten expressions received, a shortlist of five bidders was selected in August 2012 with FirstGroup, Keolis Downer Rail, National Bus Company (Ventura), Transit Systems, and Transdev invited to tender.[8][9] In April 2013 Transdev were the awarded the franchise with operations commencing on 4 August 2013.[10][11] The franchise will run for seven years with an option to extend for a further three years.[10][12]

Routes

Transdev Melbourne took over the operation of 50 routes spanning Melbourne's metropolitan area. It also operates 122 school bus services across metropolitan Melbourne.[13][14][15]

  • 200 City – Bulleen
  • 201 City – Doncaster Shoppingtown, Doncaster
  • 202 East Kew – Box Hill
  • 203 City – Bulleen via East Kew & Eastern Freeway
  • 205 Melbourne University – Doncaster Shoppingtown (via Thompsons Road)
  • 207 City – Donvale
  • 215 Highpoint – Caroline Springs
  • 216 Caroline Springs – Brighton
  • 219 Sunshine Park – Gardenvale
  • 220 Sunshine – Gardenvale
  • 223 Highpoint – Yarraville
  • 232 Altona – Victoria Market
  • 235 City – Fishermens Bend (via Williamstown Road)
  • 237 City – Fishermens Bend (via Lorimer Street)
  • 238 City – Port Melbourne
  • 246 Elsternwick – La Trobe University (via Clifton Hill)
  • 250 Garden City – La Trobe University (via Clifton Hill)
  • 251 Garden City – Northland Shopping Centre, Preston (via Clifton Hill)
  • 253 Garden City – City
  • 270 Box Hill – Ringwood
  • 271 Box Hill – Junction & Springvale Roads (via Springfield Road)
  • 273 The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East – Nunawading Station
  • 279 Box Hill – Templestowe - Shoppingtown
  • 280 Manningham loop (Clockwise)
  • 281 Templestowe – Deakin University, Burwood
  • 282 Manningham loop (Anti-Clockwise)
  • 284 Box Hill – Doncaster Shoppingtown (via Greythorn Road)
  • 285 Camberwell – Doncaster Shoppingtown (via Balwyn Road)
  • 286 Box Hill – The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East , (via Blackburn Road)
  • 293 Box Hill – Greensborough
  • 295 Box Hill – The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East ( via Victoria Street)
  • 302 City – Box Hill (via Belmore Road & Eastern Freeway)
  • 303 City – Ringwood North (via Springfield Road)
  • 305 City – The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East (via Anderson Creek Rd)
  • 309 City – Donvale (via Eastern Freeway & Reynolds Road)
  • 313 City – Doncaster Park and Ride (via Kilby Rd and Eastern Freeway)
  • 315 City – Box Hill (via Balwyn North & Eastern Freeway)
  • 318 City – Deep Creek
  • 340 City – La Trobe University, Bundoora
  • 364 Ringwood – Warrandyte Bridge
  • 366 Ringwood – Croydon (via Ringwood North & Croydon Hills)
  • 367 Ringwood – Croydon (via Ringwood East & Maroondah Hospital)
  • 600/922/923 St Kilda – Southland
  • 901 Frankston - Melbourne Airport (SMARTBUS Service)
  • 902 Chelsea - Airport West (SMARTBUS Service)
  • 903 Altona – Mordialloc (SMARTBUS Service)
  • 905 City – The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East (via Eastern Freeway & Templestowe Shops)
  • 906 City – Warrandyte Bridge & Ringwood ext via (Eastern Freeway & Templestowe Shops)
  • 907 City – Mitcham
  • 908 City – The Pines Shopping Centre, Doncaster East (via King Street)

Fleet

Fitzroy North depot

Transdev Melbourne inherited a fleet of approximately 500 buses from Melbourne Bus Link, National Bus Company and SmartBus operators.[16]

Depots

Transdev Melbourne operate from four depots located across Melbourne, with a requirement to establish more depot storage. The Eastern network (former National Bus Company) operates out of depots in Doncaster and Fitzroy North, while the Western network (former Melbourne Bus Link) operate depots in Footscray and Sandringham. The SmartBus Orbital fleet is currently operated out of private depot sites across Melbourne, as such Transdev is charged with establishing permanent storage facilities within the first four years of the contract.[16]

References

  1. ^ "National Bus Company" Australian Bus Panorama 9/5 January 1994 page 31
  2. ^ "PTC Fleet Break-Up Immediately Prior to National Bus Co Takeover" Australian Bus Panorama 9/6 February 1994 page 31
  3. ^ "National Express - Acquisition". National Express Group PLC. Hemscott. 10 May 1999. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  4. ^ Milovanovic, Selma (6 September 2004). "New driving force behind Melbourne's buses". The Age. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  5. ^ "Ventura Bus acquires National Bus Company Victoria". Australasian Bus & Coach. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  6. ^ "Historic Reforms for Melbourne's Buses" Australian Bus Panorama 13/3 December 1997 page 35
  7. ^ "Expressions of Interest now open for Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise" (Press release). Public Transport Victoria. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  8. ^ "Public Transport Victoria announces shortlist for Melbourne metropolitan bus franchise" (Press release). Public Transport Victoria. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  9. ^ Goeldner, David (27 August 2012). "First Group named in Melbourne's final five". Australasian Bus & Coach. Retrieved 22 May 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Preferred tenderer announced for the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise" (Press release). Public Transport Victoria. 26 April 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  11. ^ "Transdev to begin operating the Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise from Sunday 4 August" (Press release). Public Transport Victoria. 2 August 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  12. ^ Carey, Adam (26 April 2013). "Anger as French company lands bus contract". The Age. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  13. ^ "Invitation for Expressions of Interest Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise Volume 2 – Melbourne and its Bus and Public Transport Networks" (PDF). Public Transport Victoria. p. 14. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  14. ^ "Our Bus Routes". Transdev Melbourne. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  15. ^ "Metropolitan buses". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  16. ^ a b "Invitation for Expressions of Interest Melbourne Metropolitan Bus Franchise Volume 2 – Melbourne and its Bus and Public Transport Networks" (PDF). Public Transport Victoria. pp. 22–26. Retrieved 19 May 2013.

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