Buses

Find out about Brisbane's City and Spring Hill Loops, CityGlider and BUZ services, bus depots, accessibility, charters and safety. Brisbane City Council's bus fleet is 100% air-conditioned and wheelchair and pram accessible.

For bus timetable information, visit the TransLink website. 

Additional public transport services

Council is operating additional public transport services to support the community while we work to restore ferry services after the February flood event. Find out about our additional bus service and Personalised Public Transport (PPT) service

Coronavirus restrictions

As per the Queensland Health directive, masks are required on public transport. Find out more.

Find what you need

The free City Loop and Spring Hill Loop bus services provide high frequency public transport access within the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD). Services also run between the CBD and Spring Hill areas. 

The CityGlider buses provide fast transport from West End to Teneriffe and from Ashgrove to Stones Corner, with regular services during peak and off-peak times.

bus on busway

Council’s bus depots ensure efficient operation of its bus fleet and include on-site maintenance, cleaning and refuelling, scheduling and rostering and driver amenities.

Council has proudly operated the city’s buses for more than 90 years. Starting with just 11 buses to our current fleet of more than 1200 buses, we are proud of our bus history.

A network of 'no timetable needed' high frequency buses known as BUZ services run daily between 6am and 11.30pm. 

Council's low-floor buses allow easy access for all passengers. Find out about low-floor bus features, as well as the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program and the visually impaired passenger telephone service.

Council is committed to the safety of all passengers while travelling on the bus network. To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, follow some simple safety tips. This section includes advice on bus evacuation in an emergency.

Active Schools bus driver with teacher

Hire a Council bus for your special occasion. 

Bruce the Brissie Bus is an Active School Travel initiative, designed to encourage young people to appreciate the use of public transport as a means of getting to school.

Bus projects and studies

Council has undertaken research in the Centenary suburbs to understand the community's experiences and views using public transport, specifically bus services within Seventeen Mile Rocks, Sinnamon Park, Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Jamboree Heights, Riverhills, Middle Park, Sumner, Westlake and Darra.

 

Bus Stop Shade Tree Planting

Council is identifying opportunities to provide natural shade near bus stops.

 

Bus Stop Upgrades Program

The program aims to ensure all bus stops meet safety and accessibility requirements by 2022, and contributes to achieving Brisbane City Council's Brisbane Vision 2031 in providing a safe, accessible and well-connected city for everyone.

Last updated: 26 April 2022

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