Transport Canberra is encouraging the community to 'Register to Ride' for free travel to the Dawn Service and Veterans' March at the Australian War Memorial on Thursday 25 April 2024.
"Anzac Day is important for a lot of people which is why we want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to rethink their routine and leave the car at home with 'Register to Ride' which is completely free," Ian McGlinn, Executive Branch Manager Bus Operations, Transport Canberra said.
"Registering to ride is easy to sign up for on the Transport Canberra website and provides Canberrans with peace of mind knowing that bus travel to both the Dawn Service and Veterans' March has been arranged, without the hassle of trying to find a park around the Australian War Memorial.
"With people continuing to return to public transport once again, registering to ride also allows Transport Canberra to better monitor and manage customer demand for our bus services.
"Knowing how many buses are required is important for special events and commemorative ceremonies like Anzac Day where we know there is a high demand."
Register to Ride pick-up locations for the Dawn Service include:
- City Interchange
- Belconnen Interchange on Cohen Street, Westfield Belconnen and Community bus station
- Gungahlin Interchange
- Woden Interchange
- Tuggeranong Interchange
- Continuous loop shuttles from Russell Offices and the Canberra Centre
Continuous loop shuttle buses specifically for the Veterans' March will pick-up from Russell Offices and Canberra Centre.
Return services for both the Dawn Service and Veterans' March will depart approximately 20 minutes after each ceremony. Passengers do not need to register for return travel.
"With limited parking and road closures in place throughout the day it's a good opportunity to rethink how you can get to the Anzac Day ceremonies," Mr McGlinn said.
"As we do every year, passengers who wear or display their service medals are eligible to ride on any Transport Canberra bus or light rail service for free on Anzac Day."
Buses and light rail will be running to a Sunday timetable and frequency.
*Note, light rail services will not commence until 7am, only buses can be used to attend the Dawn Service from one of the locations above.
