From Monday 29 January 2024, the T840 bus route will be available every 15 minutes each weekday, between 9am and 3pm. To support this change, an extra 36 bus services will be added to the network during the weekday interpeak between Mount Barker and the city.
From Sunday 4 February 2024, the 864F service will have increased services on Sundays, with buses available every 30 minutes between approximately 7am and 6pm. To support this change, an additional 26 services will be introduced to provide the same frequency as Saturdays.
As part of this $19 million election commitment, 15 new hybrid-diesel buses are expected to join the fleet this year – offering a quieter, more comfortable and accessible ride.
The delivery of these new buses will then support the introduction of a new weekday Go Zone, with buses running via the South Eastern Freeway every 6 minutes in peak periods and at least every 15 minutes from 7am to 7pm.
Once changes have been implemented, Adelaide Hills residents will benefit from an additional 104 services each weekday, 22 on Saturdays and 48 on Sundays – representing an increase of 590 trips each week or 42 per cent more services.
Feedback gathered during the Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills Transport Study has helped to inform these service changes, with the State Government also committing $6 million towards the upgrade and delivery of additional parking at the Crafers Park ‘n’ Ride facility.