Timetable Changes 2026

[Glen]

https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details/ems-64311

Part of a package of changes for Keolis region 8.

Interesting to see the use of the industry abbreviation 'artic' in a public document.

[hornetfig]

The 379 currently is an ADFN route, so if it were to be rerouted into town I would anticipate it would retain its ADFN frequencies?

The Bondi Junction to North Bondi section can go back to Route 389, and the entire route can be upgraded to ADFN. I think the western part to Pyrmont can then go back to Region 6 to be operated as a loop service (Route 443?), especially if the 440 were to be curtailed to operate between Railway Square and Rozelle. A bit of a back to the future moment.

The route is an "ADFN" service because of the 389/Bondi section, not the 378/Bronte section

[Stu]

https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details/ems-64311

Part of a package of changes for Keolis region 8.

I just viewed the other transport alerts. I think that the ‘bus changes at transport’ website will be updated towards the commencement of these changes.

[swtt]

I just viewed the other transport alerts. I think that the ‘bus changes at transport’ website will be updated towards the commencement of these changes.

Let's hope the changes are published earlier than not. Last time there were changes for the north west, the changes were published 4 days before the new timetables' commencement!

[J_Busworth]

The 379 currently is an ADFN route, so if it were to be rerouted into town I would anticipate it would retain its ADFN frequencies?

The Bondi Junction to North Bondi section can go back to Route 389, and the entire route can be upgraded to ADFN. I think the western part to Pyrmont can then go back to Region 6 to be operated as a loop service (Route 443?), especially if the 440 were to be curtailed to operate between Railway Square and Rozelle. A bit of a back to the future moment.

The route is an "ADFN" service because of the 389/Bondi section, not the 378/Bronte section

Whilst it may be true that the former 389 North Bondi section carries more patronage than the former 378 Bronte section of the 379, patronage on both halves is sufficient to warrant the ADFN frequency.

You also have to remember that the 378 Bronte corridor is the corridor that is of concern to the local MP. The expectation there would surely be a service to the City and a retention of the current frequency. She is not a fool and wouldn’t sell her constituents short by allowing for frequency cuts.

I would also suggest that innovative solutions are being considered, as opposed to back to the future.

[hornetfig]

You also have to remember that the 378 Bronte corridor is the corridor that is of concern to the local MP. The expectation there would surely be a service to the City and a retention of the current frequency. She is not a fool and wouldn’t sell her constituents short by allowing for frequency cuts.

Well, it's been Marjorie's/ALP policy since before the 2019 election, and they've been in government for nearly 3 years, so it doesn't exactly scream "core promise". We've discussed before here, years ago, that the pledge is completely non-specific and a through service every hour would be more than fulfilling thereof.

[Noel]

What happened to the 400 returning and all those promises made about that?

[boronia]

Are the residents and MP in the old 389 catchment equally as “vocal” about the inconvenience of having to change mode/vehicles at BJI?

[stupid_girl]

The route is an "ADFN" service because of the 389/Bondi section, not the 378/Bronte section

Whilst it may be true that the former 389 North Bondi section carries more patronage than the former 378 Bronte section of the 379, patronage on both halves is sufficient to warrant the ADFN frequency.

You also have to remember that the 378 Bronte corridor is the corridor that is of concern to the local MP. The expectation there would surely be a service to the City and a retention of the current frequency. She is not a fool and wouldn’t sell her constituents short by allowing for frequency cuts.

I would also suggest that innovative solutions are being considered, as opposed to back to the future.

If 378 gets ADFN frequency, will it be an overkill for the Oxford St corridor?

[swtt]

"Innovative solution" = send the existing 389 to Bronte, upgrade to ADFN? Leave the 379 as is Bondi Jn to North Bondi?

[Aurora]

Surely any upgrade for Bronte would be balanced with changes elsewhere?

[hornetfig]

"Innovative solution" = send the existing 389 to Bronte, upgrade to ADFN? Leave the 379 as is Bondi Jn to North Bondi?

The 389 was split up as a North Bondi-Circular Quay (later North Bondi-Pyrmont) service because it had absolutely abysmal timekeeping and that meant headway maintenance was non-existent (which fed back into worse timekeeping etc....). For 389 this was slightly mitigated by short-runners, but 378 didn't have any [appreciable number] of those. On the other hand, the Bondi Junction-Bronte corridor is less prone to unrecoverable delays.

[Stu]

"Innovative solution" = send the existing 389 to Bronte, upgrade to ADFN? Leave the 379 as is Bondi Jn to North Bondi?

This seems to be the simplest option available as Oxford St between Bondi Jct. and Surry Hills is already serviced by the ADFN route 333 plus routes 440 & 352.

[Michael Bamborough]

If 378 gets ADFN frequency, will it be an overkill for the Oxford St corridor?

Oxford street had routes 333, 352, 378, 380, and M40 back then and most of them were frequent operating every 10-15 mins most of the time. That's around 24 services an hour each direction It would Not be overkill for 378 to return with a ADFN Frequency. Especially if The 378 ends up replacing 440 services between Central and Bondi Jct.

[swtt]

https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details/ems-64311

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Bus timetable adjustments
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Ongoing - 16 Feb 11:00pm

Details
On Sunday 25 January, we will introduce adjustments to Route 100 Taronga Zoo to City QVB (Loop Service) on the Northern Beaches.
Updated timetables to better reflect operating conditions
Artic buses will now operate on this route to provide more capacity.

Plan your trip from 25 January to see if your travel is affected.

Routes affected
100
Taronga Zoo to City QVB (Loop Service) (Taronga Zoo to City QVB)

The PDF timetables are now out. Quite a few cuts to the AM/PM peaks for Fridays. May as well have a Mon-Thu timetable, Fri timetable, Sat timetable and Sunday/PH timetable

[In Transit]

Many of the northern beaches routes to the Sydney CBD (eg B1, 100 and some expresses) have had a different Friday timetable for a number of years now during school term - thats not "cuts" you are looking at, but the way the timetables have been for some time, reflecting lower peak patronage to and from the Sydney CBD on Fridays (and higher patronage later on Friday evening).

So it turns out you're right - may as well have a Mon-Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun timetable... because they already do!

The 333 also has a separate Friday timetable during school term, also due to lower commuter patronage and higher evening patronage.

[Aurora]

This package expands the number of routes that break the Friday timetable out from the other weekdays.

[In Transit]

Which routes are those?

[Aurora]

Which routes are those?

They’re available now, for example the 100.

Also still waiting for TFNSW to add the updated North Coast timetables.

[swtt]

Which routes are those?

They’re available now, for example the 100.

Also still waiting for TFNSW to add the updated North Coast timetables.

Which other routes do they encompass? When I looked yesterday, every route got a new PDF TT because it's the start of term....

So with the reduction in Friday services, has TfNSW reinvested those services elsewhere which can better serve the community, i.e. other busy routes (esp on the weekends) that need a frequency upgrade?

For example: 526 is already ADFN, but demand is still greater than supply.

[Aurora]

Obviously the resources are moved elsewhere in the timetable or other routes. To gain somewhere it has to come from somewhere in the region unless Transport agrees to increase funding to the operator.

For example: 526 is already ADFN, but demand is still greater than supply.

Well Transport agreed to curtail the 525 to Olympic Park but not surprised 526 is perhaps not making the difference even with some extra services. Not surprising.

Which other routes do they encompass? When I looked yesterday, every route got a new PDF TT because it's the start of term....

Yes, these changes coincide with the new school term, not an unusual time to implement changes. As usual, Transport are dragging their feet to inform on their specialised page to inform the public of the changes which was an initiative from the Bus Review.

So with the reduction in Friday services, has TfNSW reinvested those services elsewhere which can better serve the community, i.e. other busy routes (esp on the weekends) that need a frequency upgrade?

With this and last years changes, some had more services added Monday to Thursday for the ones removed on Fridays for example. Others are moved elsewhere in the region as supported by the Opal data or strategic considerations.

[In Transit]

Which routes are those?

They’re available now, for example the 100.

Also still waiting for TFNSW to add the updated North Coast timetables.

The 100 has had separate Friday timetables since it commenced around 5 years ago - however they have always only applied during school term. During school holidays a different timetable applies, however it operates the same timetable Monday-Friday unlike school terms.

The same principle applies to other northern beaches routes that have different Friday timetables during school term, and also the 333 - during school holidays a different timetable applies, but operates Monday-Friday. This is because school holidays require less peak capacity (and usually less peak running time) throughout the week, rather than just on Fridays. The resources saved can be (and are) then reallocated to improve running times, capacity or frequency where it is really needed.

This is why you are seeing an apparent reduction in Fridays when comparing the timetables available online - the “current” timetable online is the school holiday version for those routes such as the 100 (where Fridays match Mon-Thu), whereas the new timetable shown effective from January 27th is a school term timetable and therefore has less trips on Fridays (just as they did last year).

That’s not to say that the new region 8 timetables don’t have some changes compared to last year, but it is incorrect to say that “cuts” are being introduced on Fridays as swtt posted above, or that more routes are getting Friday only timetables.

[Aurora]

I also compared to my notes from the changes last yearwhich did not reference Friday differences for 100 but I know most of the others did already especially the express routes. Missed that then.

[In Transit]

I think there were some errors in the timetable originally published online in the 2025 timetable change for the 100, so that could explain your notes.

[Stu]

The 'Bus changes at Transport' website has been updated, all 6 x areas on the webpage are all impacted by the school services changes and have also been updated.

Latest news
Back to school 2026 - bus changes
Changes to some school bus services will be introduced across Sydney from Day 1 of Term 1, 2026 to improve reliability, coverage and alignment with school and community needs.

The changes have been developed in collaboration with bus operators and schools and take into account updated school bell times, new and expanding school communities, changing travel patterns, and feedback from families and operators.

Service changes include adjusted routes and timetables, new and extended services in growth areas, the withdrawal of underused trips, and temporary changes to account for roadworks and network changes such as new road and light rail connections.

Transport for NSW has communicated these changes directly to schools, with operators also providing information to affected communities.

We encourage you to plan your trip on Trip Planner before travelling. To ensure dedicated school services appear as a travel option for students, click ‘refine’ and select the ‘school bus’ option. Students are reminded to tap on and off on all trips.

Provide feedback on bus service changes

https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and- ... -transport

The Transport NSW Info website now displays the same information about the 'Back to School 2026 - Bus changes'.
https://transportnsw.info/news/2026/bac ... us-changes