Public transport

Brisbane City Council is busy delivering Australia's most modern public and active transport, including the Brisbane Metro. We operate one of the largest bus fleets in Australia, along with the iconic CityCat and Cross River ferry network. 

For further information about timetables and tickets for Brisbane's New Bus Network, Brisbane Metro, CityCats, ferries, Council Cab and other available transport services, visit Translink or phone them on 13 12 30.

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Discover how Brisbane Metro and Brisbane's New Bus Network will keep Brisbane moving. Permanent metro services will officially commence on the M2 route (UQ Lakes to RBWH) from 28 January 2025.

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The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games present an opportunity to create long-lasting benefits and improved transport across our region. 

Brisbane is growing and so is our bus network. Council is investing in high-frequency turn-up-and-go services, to connect you to the people, places and activities you love. Find out more about the final network and what it means for you.

Council is getting you home quicker and safer by providing free off-peak travel for seniors, creating more opportunities for older residents to move around the city and connect with family and friends.

Council operates 23 CityCats and five KittyCats along a network of 23 terminals from
UQ St Lucia to Northshore Hamilton. Express CityCats provide 145 peak-hour express services each week (excluding weekends and public holidays). 

Find out about Brisbane's City and Spring Hill Loops, CityGlider and BUZ services, as well as information on bus depots, accessibility, charters and safety.

Find out about public transport timetables, route information, tickets, concession travel and faulty tickets.

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Find out about how to claim lost property and how to provide feedback on public transport in Brisbane.

The Council Cab service organises shared taxis at scheduled times for residents who find it difficult to get to their local shops.

Personalised public transport (PPT) operates in areas where Translink services are restricted.

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By rethinking travel behaviours and taking active school travel options, we can all play a part in reducing traffic around schools.

Council's commemorative bus designs aim to increase community pride, acknowledge success stories in our city and commemorate historic events.

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Brisbane City Council acknowledges this Country and its Traditional Custodians. We pay our respects to the Elders, those who have passed into the Dreaming; those here today; those of tomorrow.