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" " Free Travel for Bike'n' Ride " " View PDF Version
" " About BIKE 'n' RIDE " " Safety
" " BIKE 'n' RIDE Rules " " Bike Rack Limitations
" " What Routes will have BIKE 'n' RIDE? " " The Fine Print
" " Loading and Unloading Your Bike " " Further Information
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Bike 'n' ride commuters travel for FREE on ACTION buses.

ACTION Intertown Series buses are equipped with bike racks.

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  • Bike racks are dedicated to the Intertown Series 300. Passengers may use bike racks on other routes if available, and claim free travel. However ACTION does not guarantee bike racks on routes other than the 300 series. Please note: there are four times on the Intertown Route that are not bike rack equipped. These times are listed on the Intertown timetable.
  • Depending on operational requirements at times some buses on the Intertown route may not be fitted with bike racks
  • Each bike rack can hold two bikes and each bike can be loaded or unloaded without affecting each other.
  • Bikes are held firmly in place by spring-loaded clamps. Bikes do not touch each other or the bus, assuring safe, secure transport.

Depending on operational requirements at times some buses on the Intertown route may not be fitted with bike racks.

About BIKE 'n' RIDE

ACTION is now equipped with bike racks (Intertownnew window routes 300 series).

Each bike rack can hold two bicycles and each bicycle can be loaded or unloaded without affecting the other.

And best of all … using a bike rack is free.

Bicycles are held firmly in place by spring-loaded clamps. Bicycles do not touch each other or the bus, assuring safe, secure transport.

The racks are designed to accommodate two-wheel, single-seat bicycles. Motorised cycles, tandems, tricycles, children’s bicycles and bikes with baskets or baby seats are not permitted on the bike racks.

Children age 13 or under must have an adult with them to put the bicycle in the rack.

BIKE 'n' RIDE Rules

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  • Bicycle wheel size must be 22 inches (55 cm) or larger.
  • All loose items (e.g. water bottles, bags, bike pumps, helmets) must be taken off the bicycle before placing it on the rack.
  • Bicycle flags, baby seats and baskets are not allowed as they could restrict the drivers’ visibility.
  • Bicycles are not to be locked on racks.
  • Racks are on a first come first served basis with a maximum of 2 bicycles per bus. No queue jumping please.
  • For safety reasons the bus driver is not required to assist with the use of the bike rack and should remain seated in the cabin while the passenger is loading or unloading their bicycle. The bus driver is not required to determine whether or not an auxiliary attachment is securely fitted to the bike, therefore baby seats, baskets front or back, flags or loose fitting items are not permitted.

What Routes will have BIKE 'n' RIDE?

You can BIKE 'n' RIDE on any of ACTION's Intertown services.

Intertown services (300 series) run weekdaysnew window, Saturdays new windowand Sundays & Public Holidays. new window

Loading And Unloading Your Bikeloading bike

If the bike rack is full, passengers may wait for the next Intertown bus (300 series). Intertown buses operate every 5 to 10 minutes during peak times Monday to Friday and every 20 minutes on weekends.

You are responsible for loading, securing and removing your bike from the bike rack.

To find out how it works, click on the links below:

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Safety

  • Always make eye contact with the driver when using ACTION bike racks.
  • Always stay visible to the driver.
  • Be aware of traffic around you.
  • Always load and unload your bike from the bus-stop side of the road.

BIKE 'n' RIDE Limitations

  • Single rider, two-wheel bikes with a wheel size of 22 inches (55 cm) or longer, suitable for road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes.
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  • The maximum width of the spring-loaded arm is 3 inches (7.5 cm). Bikes with front fenders, tyres wider than 3 inches (7.5 cm), front mounted horizontal racks or front mounted baskets will not fit.
  • Bike handlebars cannot extend more than 42 inches (105 cm) from the front of the bus.
  • Bike racks are designed to accommodate two-wheel, single-seat bicycles. Motorised cycles, tandems, tricycles, children's bicycles, bikes with baskets or baby seats are not permitted on the bike racks.
  • Bikes with oversized wheels or frames may not fit fit on the rack. If in doubt, cyclists are encouraged to test the bike on the demonstration rack at the Onya Bike Warehouse, Lathlain Street Belconnen.

The Fine Print

Bike racks are dedicated to the Intertown Series 300. Passengers may use bike racks on other routes if available, and claim free travel. However ACTION does not guarantee bike racks on routes other than the 300 series.

  • Depending on operational requirements at times some buses on the Intertown route may not be fitted with bike racks.
  • ACTION accepts no responsibility for bicycles that are lost, stolen, damaged, or left on racks.
  • Customers use ACTION bike racks at their own risk.

Frequently Asked Questions ?

  • Can I ride for free with my Bike if there is no room available on the rack?
    No. Bikes are not permitted on ACTION buses; therefore if the bike rack is full, you can either wait for the next bus or secure your bike at the bus stop and pay as a travelling commuter.
  • What size bike can I put on the bike racks?
    The bike racks are designed for bikes that have a minimum wheel size of 22 inches (55 cm) or larger. Motorised cycles, tandems, tricycles, children's bikes and bikes with baby seats and baskets are not permitted.
  • I arrive at a bus stop and there are already two people with bikes waiting, do we all get free travel?
    No. The bike racks only have the capacity to carry two bikes at any one time. ACTION operates under a first in first served basis. No queue jumping please.
  • I arrived at my bus stop which is not an Intertown route, but there is a bike rack at the front of the bus. Can I use the bike rack and is it still free?
    Yes, if there is a rack on the bus, you may use it and claim free travel. Passengers may use bike racks on other routes if available, however ACTION does not guarantee bike racks on routes other than the 300 series.
  • Can I claim free travel during peak times?
    Yes. The bike 'n' ride free travel is available at all times during ACTION's operational hours.