Metros on route 169
After a successful preview period, route 169 will return to normal operations to allow Brisbane City Council to prepare for the implementation of full Brisbane Metro services.
From Monday 18 November, route 169 will once again be serviced by the regular bus fleet and will return to servicing Dutton Park Place.
Council is working closely with Translink to finalise the start of Brisbane Metro services (M1 and M2) and the launch of Brisbane's New Bus Network, to improve reliability, increase capacity and ensure efficiency across the network.
We will keep customers informed when these changes take place, including signage at the relevant bus stops and notifications on the Journey Planner on Translink's website.
Thank you for your feedback
As we get ready for the rollout of services on the M1 and M2 routes, we'll take into consideration the feedback we've received from you during the route 169 preview phase.
Your valuable insights, and our ongoing collaboration with Translink, will help us prepare for the Brisbane Metro M1 and M2 services.
Frequently asked questions
Why are metro vehicles servicing route 169?
From 21 October until 17 November, metros will be in operation on route 169 between Eight Mile Plains and UQ Lakes. With the early introduction of metro vehicles, customers have the opportunity to experience the state-of-the-art electric vehicles ahead of Brisbane Metro services officially commencing.
When will Brisbane Metro begin?
We're working closely with Translink to determine when metro services will commence.
Will route 169 continue to be serviced by metro vehicles?
The metros on route 169 are being temporarily used to give customers the early opportunity to experience the electric metro vehicles ahead of Brisbane Metro services officially commencing (M1 and M2). M1 services will travel from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street, and M2 services will travel from Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital to University of Queensland.
From Monday 18 November, Council is removing metro vehicles from Route 169 to prepare for the implementation of Brisbane Metro services. Route 169 will once again be serviced by the regular bus fleet and will return to servicing Dutton Park Place.
For service information, use Journey Planner on Translink's website.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like more information about Brisbane Metro, you can:
- register for project updates
- phone the project team on 1800 692 333 during business hours
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888 after hours
- email the project team