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903
Overview
OperatorKinetic Melbourne
Former operator(s)
Route
StartMordialloc
Via
EndAltona
Length86 kilometres (53 mi)

Route 903 is a bus route operating in Melbourne, Victoria that is operated by Kinetic Melbourne. The bus route is 1 of 3 orbital SmartBus routes on the Melbourne bus network. It runs between Mordialloc and Altona, connecting to 11 railway stations and 8 tram routes spanning a total of 86 kilometres.[1]

History

In the late 2000s and early 2010s orbital routes began being introduced in Melbourne as an alternative form of public transport to trains which allowed people to get to major areas without needing to go via the city. It is currently the longest orbital route in the southern hemisphere.[2] In 2005 route 700 between Mordialloc and Box Hill was given SmartBus status which offers premium features which are only available on other smart bus routes. In 2009 route 700 launched as 903 and was extended to Altona becoming the red orbital route. In 2021 the 903 route became the first to have Australian made electric buses service the route in Melbourne.[3][4]

Since 31 January 2022, this route has been operated by bus operator Kinetic Melbourne.[5]

Route and Services

Route 903 travels from Mordialloc to Altona travelling around the city serving several shopping centres and railway stations. The current route travels via Oakleigh Station, Chadstone Shopping Centre,Holmesglen Station, Box Hill Station, Westfield Doncaster, Heidelberg Station, Northland Shopping Centre, Cobug Station, Essendon Station & Sunshine Station.[6][7]

See Also

References

  1. ^ "SmartBus map and routes". Department of Transport. Archived from the original on 28 March 2011. Retrieved 26 September 2022. ((cite web)): |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 26 February 2011 suggested (help)
  2. ^ Cotter, Fabian (2021-05-19). "Transdev Melbourne E-bus Trial Enters 'phase 3'". Australasian Bus and Coach. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
  3. ^ Hill, Joshua S. (2021-06-30). "Locally-made electric bus starts trial on one of Melbourne's longest bus routes". The Driven. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  4. ^ "Melbourne's West The Home Of New Electric Buses | Premier of Victoria". www.premier.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
  5. ^ Gibson, Barrett (2020). "Kinetic wins Victorian Government contract to run a third of Melbourne's bus network". Kinetic. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
  6. ^ Victoria, Public Transport. "903 Altona - Mordialloc (SMARTBUS Service)". Public Transport Victoria. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  7. ^ "903 Route: Schedules, Stops & Maps - Altona (Updated)". moovitapp.com. Retrieved 2022-10-22.
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