000 - 199
Traditionally used for tram services and a network of school services between the Doncaster region and private schools in Kew. From June 2015 the 100-series was…
200 - 399
Since the 1971 renumbering the 200 & 300 series have been used for government bus services in Melbourne's inner suburbs and across the Doncaster / Ringwood…
400 - 499
The 400-series largely covers bus services in Melbourne's western suburbs and more recently regional town services in Bacchus Marsh and Gisborne.
500 - 599
The 500-series largely covers bus services in Melbourne's northern & north-western suburbs, stretching from Craigieburn and Moonee Ponds across to Eltham and Heidelberg.
600 - 699
The 600-series over the years has covered pockets of eastern and inner south-east Melbourne, from routes around Camberwell, Prahran & St Kilda, services around Brighton and…
700 - 799
The 700-series over the years has covered traditional Ventura services across the eastern suburbs, from their popular 700, 703, 733 & 767 north-south routes to several…
800 - 999
The Grenda Empire operated services in the 800-series, initially covering the many routes radiating from Dandenong in all directions as well as their local routes in…
Across Australia
Articles detailing bus and coach services interstate and members' trips around our great country.
All over advertising
Photos of the many All Over Advertising (AOA) buses over the years and lists of the current liveries to hunt down.
Around the Suburbs & Towns
Explore the evolution of bus services in Melbourne's suburbs and numerous towns across Victoria.
Around the World
Articles detailing bus and coach services overseas and members' trips around the globe.
Blasts from the past
From the archives we look back on some of the liveries of operators that ceased operating in Victoria decades ago, both the memorable and others best…
Bus Manufacturing Downunder
The stories of the many bus chassis and bus body manufacturers based in Australia and New Zealand over the past century.
Buses over the years
A detailed look at the many different bus chassis that have operated in Victoria and across Australia over the past century.
Eastern Victoria
Operators serving Warragul, Moe, Traralgon, Bairnsdale, Sale, Wonthaggi, Cowes, Yarram and surrounding districts.
Evolutions over time
A review of how liveries changed over the decades for some of Victoria's most iconic operators.
Feature Articles
A selection of the many articles that have appeared in Australian Bus Panorama, Australian Bus Heritage, Fleet Line and BCSV News Sheet over the past five…
Livery Kaleidoscope
A look back at the evolution of bus and coach liveries in Melbourne over the years.
Looking back
Reflections on the past and a look back through old journals and magazines.
Major events and shutdowns
Reports on bus operations during major events both in Victoria and interstate as well as various replacement services during major rail occupations.
Melbourne Route Histories
The history of bus routes across Melbourne over the years, from the original 1925 licensing scheme, the 1971 renumbering, rationalisations in 1991 right through to the…
Melbourne's East
Operators serving Camberwell, Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Doncaster, Ringwood, Lilydale & Dandenong Ranges.
Melbourne's North & North-West
Operators serving Eltham, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Preston, Epping, Coburg, Broadmeadows, Sunbury, Essendon and Moonee Ponds.
Melbourne's South & South-East
Operators serving Oakleigh, Dandenong, Pakenham, Brighton, Sandringham, Mordialloc, Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.
Melbourne's South & South-East
A history of bus services in Oakleigh, Dandenong, Pakenham, Brighton, Sandringham, Mordialloc, Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs.
Melbourne's West
A history of bus services in Footscray, Yarraville, Williamstown, Werribee, Sunshine, Melton and surrounding suburbs.
Miscellaneous
Various shuttle buses over the years that did not carry standard route numbers, including university and shopping centre shuttles.
Network Development
The development of bus services in Melbourne and Victoria, inculding service proposals, timetable changes, depot allocations, maps and other notes.
Network Maps
Network maps around the state illustrating the changes to bus services over the decades.
Northern Victoria
Operators serving Kyneton, Castlemaine, Bendigo, Echuca, Swan Hill, Mildura, Ouyen, Seymour, Shepparton, Wangaratta, Wodonga, Mansfield, the Snowfields and surrounding districts.
Operators Past & Present
Learn more about the history of the many bus operators across Victoria over the years, both past and present.
Prior to 1971
Expertly researched notes by Graeme Cleak detailing bus services in Melbourne from 1925 until the major renumbering in 1971.
Prior to 1990
Expertly researched notes by Graeme Cleak detailing bus services in Melbourne from the major renumbering in 1971 through to the 1991 rationalisation of private bus routes…
Reference Lists
Quick reference lists for major operators around Melbourne and in major centres around the state.
Service Changes
Summaries of timetable and network changes over the years
Service changes - 2000 to 2009
Summaries of the many bus timetable and network changes that occurred from 2000 to 2009.
Service changes - 2010 onwards
Summaries of the many bus timetable and network changes that have occurred since 2010.
Service Changes 2005
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2005
Service Changes 2010
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2010
Service Changes 2012
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2012
Service Changes 2014
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2014
Service Changes 2015
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2015
Service Changes 2016
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2016
Service Changes 2017
Summaries of timetable and network changes that occurred during 2017
Service Planning - 2010 onwards
Proposals for route changes developed since 2010
Special liveries
Special liveries over the years for shuttle services, company milestones and alternative fuels.
Western Victoria
A history of bus services in Bacchus Marsh, Ballarat, Maryborough, Ararat, Horsham, Nhill and surrounding districts.
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