ACTON Bus Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Australian National University (ACT) is seeking a qualified transport provider to deliver a packaged bus and driver service operating a loop route of approximately five kilometres, on and off the ANU Acton campus. Purpose The service is intended to improve connectivity within the Acton campus and between the University and Civic, with a focus on key public transport interchanges, to enhance access for staff, students and visitors. Scope The scope includes: Provision of a packaged bus and driver service operating a loop route of approximately five kilometres, on and off the ANU Acton campus Operation of the service Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, across an indicative 12 hour service window Following routes approved by ANU and Transport Canberra Servicing key public transport interchanges, including the Rimmer Street interchange and the Alinga Street light rail stop
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