Canberra Liberals Leader Elizabeth Lee has announced the party’s transport policy ahead of October’s election, saying the focus is on a faster, greener and better-connected public transport system that will be delivered cheaper and sooner.

Titled “People focused Public Transport”, Ms Lee said the “comprehensive plan” reimagined the future of public  transport in Canberra.

“The Canberra Liberals will implement a range of transport improvements across the ACT with more
reliable, frequent, and direct bus routes on rapid, local, school and Xpresso services seven days a
week, backed by a legislated service guarantee,” she said.

“We will also go to market to partner with a bus manufacturer to build our future bus fleet right
here in Canberra. Our plan is to assemble our electric busses for Canberrans by Canberrans which
will create local jobs.

“Through a number of major capital works projects such as the City to Woden transport corridor, a

“We will commit to an equitable fare system which will include capped fees at $25 per week and a
free city travel zone.

Opposition transport spokesman Mark Parton said a dedicated busway from the City to Woden would be completed by late 2027.

“These improvements will reduce the journey time from Woden to the city to under 15 minutes and
will also speed up travel times for those travelling to the city from Woden, Weston Creek, Molonglo
and Tuggeranong,” Mr Parton said.