Dedicated school buses will be back on the road from October 25, as students return to school.
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An interim bus timetable remains in place for the transport network, and most rapid services are running at least every 15 minutes until 8pm on weekdays.
"As school services return, we will continue with the current interim bus timetable on the broader network to ensure regular and frequent services for other users," Ben McHugh, deputy director-general, Transport Canberra and City Services said in a statement.
"Keeping the interim timetable in place through the next phases of Canberra's re-opening is important to ensure we can deliver reliable services for those who need them.
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This contingency takes into consideration any potential reduction in staff availability as the community continues to comply with ACT Health directions."
Light rail services will change from November 1, extending the afternoon peak and increasing service frequency on Sunday mornings.
"We are also asking parents and carers to plan ahead if driving their child to school. We expect to see more traffic around schools with more people continuing to work from home," Mr McHugh said.
He reminded the public that 40km school zones are in place between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
"Remember to also park safely and legally - parking across pedestrian crossings, corners, verges and double parking can block kids seeing the road," he said.
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