SYDNEY BUS ROUTES

Brief histories from 1925 to the present of the routes and operators of private bus services in the metropolitan area of Sydney, NSW, Australia

Routes 800 – 999 in the Sydney Region Route Number System

A work in progress.  Corrections and comments welcome – robkit.henderson@bigpond.com

Route 800/900
PYMBLE – EAST TURRAMURRA
See Route 579.

Route 800
CABRAMATTA – EDENSOR PARK
PARRAMATTA – SMITHFIELD – CABRAMATTA
PARRAMATTA – SMITHFIELD – LIVERPOOL
2 November 1981: Cabramatta – Edensor Park via St Johns Rd section of 45 & the whole of 167 [1925 numbers] (& new route connecting Smithfield & St Johns Park) amalgamated as 800:

• Parramatta – Smithfield – Cabramatta; and
• Cabramatta – Edensor Park via St Johns Rd.

Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.  First private bus route to be numbered in Sydney Region Route Numbering System.
24 October 1982: Rerouted between Cabramatta & St Johns Park via Canley Vale Rd instead of St Johns Rd (replacing remaining section of 45), following agreement between Bosnjaks Bus Service & Calabro Bros Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name change to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1984: Cabramatta – Edensor Park section of 800 incorporated into 833, leaving route as Parramatta – Smithfield – Cabramatta.
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
21 September 1987: Rerouted & extended as Parramatta – Smithfield – Liverpool.  Service between Cabramatta & St Johns Park then provided by 823 (833 renumbered).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
20 March 2000: 600 & 800 amalgamated as 600, Liverpool – Parramatta – Rogans Hill.  New 600 rerouted between Liverpool & Wakeley.  Liverpool – Wakeley section of 800 replaced by 838.
4 February 2002: 600 & 800 split into pre-20/3/2000 constituent parts.  800 became Parramatta – Liverpool again.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
22 March 2010: Ceased, mostly without direct replacement, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  810/1 cover part of route in Merrylands West.

Route 801
LIVERPOOL – CECIL HILLS – BADGERYS CK
22 March 2010: Limited service renumbered from 836 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 802
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – WEST GUILDFORD – FAIRFIELD
1 March 1984: New route as part of reorganisation of 170, 171 & 190 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
23 March 1998: Rerouted from Military Rd via Elizabeth St, Amherst St, Chetwynd Rd & Guildford Rd, replacing part of 803.  Most journeys through-routed with 809 at Guildford.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/4/6 between Parramatta & Merrylands and by part of 820 between Merrylands & Guildford, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – FAIRFIELD – MILLER – LIVERPOOL
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 802/03/04/09/12/25/44/45/61, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 803.  Operated jointly by Hopkinsons & Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 803
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – FAIRFIELD
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – YENNORA – FAIRFIELD
1 March 1984: New route, Parramatta – Guildford – Yennora – Fairfield as part of reorganisation of 170, 171 & 190 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
11 September 1986: Shortened to Parramatta – Guildford.  Guildford – Fairfield covered by 804.  Route through Yennora not replaced.  Some journeys rerouted form Chetwynd Rd via Hawksview Rd, Fowler Rd & Guildford Rd.
18 June 1990: Re-extended from Guildford to Fairfield on Saturdays, instead of 802.
2 September 1996: Rerouted from Merrylands via St Ann St, Military Rd, Elizabeth St, Amherst St, Chetwynd Rd, Hawksview Rd, Fowler Rd & Guildford Rd, replacing part of 804.  Shortened again to Parramatta – Guildford.
23 March 1998: Rerouted from Merrylands via Memorial Av (Addlestone Rd inwards), St Ann St, Chetwynd St, Hawksview Rd, Fowler Rd, Guildford Rd & Tamplin Rd, Dennistoun Ave, Byron Rd, Carrington Rd & Military Rd.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/4/6 between Parramatta & Merrylands and by parts of 802/4 between Merrylands & Guildford, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

LIVERPOOL – MILLER – THE VALLEY PLAZA
22 March 2010:  Replaced part of 845, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 802.  Operated jointly by Hopkinsons & Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 804
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD WEST – FAIRFIELD
1 March 1984: New route as part of reorganisation of 170, 171 & 190 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
15 September 1985:  Rerouted within Parramatta CBD coincident with introduction of changed traffic conditions.
11 September 1986: Rerouted:

• from Merrylands via St Ann St, Military Rd, Elizabeth St, The Esplanade, Hawksview Rd instead of 819;
• direct via Fairfield Rd instead of via Pavesi St, Sturt St & McCredie Rd.

2 September 1996: Rerouted from Merrylands via St Ann St & Chetwynd Rd instead of 803.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/4/6 between Parramatta & Merrylands and by parts of 802/4 between Merrylands & Guildford, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – FAIRFIELD – GREENFIELD PARK – HINCHINBROOK – LIVERPOOL
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 802/03/04/09/24/12/42/45/61 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 805
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD via Albert St
11 September 1986: New combined route introduced by Hopkinson’s to replace 802, 803 & 804 on weeknights, late Saturday afternoons & all day Sundays.  Weeknight service operated on a demand responsive basis from Merrylands Stn.
2 September 1996: Ceased, when 802 & 804 restored on weeknights & late Saturday afternoons & 804 on Sundays.

CABRAMATTA – GREEN VALLEY – BONNYRIGG – ASHCROFT – LIVERPOOL via St Johns Rd
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 827/42/44, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated jointly by Busabout (Calabro family) & Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 806
MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Chetwynd Rd
2 September 1996: Limited service commenced by Hopkinson’s.
By 23 March 1998: Ceased.

MERRYLANDS – CAMPBELL PLACE
25 June 2001: Limited service commenced by Hopkinson’s.
22 March 2010: Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – WETHERILL PARK – PRAIRIEWOOD – ABBOTSBURY – LIVERPOOL
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 802/03/04/09/11/13/15/45 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 807
MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Railway Tce
11 September 1986: Limited service.  Renumbered from 817.  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
25 June 2001: Route extended south of Guildford.
22 March 2010:  Renumbered 822 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

CABRAMATTA – EDENSOR PARK – CECILL HILLS – BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS – LIVERPPOL via John St
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 831/32/33/41 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated jointly by Busabout (Calabro family) & Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 808
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – WETHERILL PARK INDUSTRIAL AREA
PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – WOODPARK INDUSTRIAL AREA
11 September 1986: Peak hour route, Guildford – Woodpark industrial area renumbered from 822, but loop via Sammut St deleted.  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
18 June 1990: Additional peak hour route, Guildford – Wetherill Park industrial area, commenced.
12 January 1992: Wetherill Park industrial area service extended along Redfern St.
2 September 1996: Both routes extended from Guildford to Parramatta.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 821 and by part of 814 (although running to Fairfield) as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

FAIRFIELD – BOSSLEY PARK – ABBOTSBURY – EDENSOR PARK – MT PRITCHARD - LIVERPOOL
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 827 & 843, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 809
PARRAMATTA – MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Bristol St
11 September 1986: Merrylands – Guildford via Bristol St renumbered from 819.  Major route change.  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
2 September 1996: Extended from Merrylands to Parramatta.
23 March 1998: Rerouted via McCredie Rd & Guildford Rd direct instead of Lomond St, Dennistoun Ave, Byron Rd, Carrington Ave & Military Rd, where it was replaced by 803 on a slightly different route.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/4/6 between Parramatta & Merrylands and by parts of 804 & 820 between Merrylands & Guildford, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

MERRYLANDS – HILLTOP – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE – PEMULWUY – MERRYLANDS (bidirectional loop)
22 March 2010:  New extended route, replacing parts of 810/11/12/13/14, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 810
MERRYLANDS – HILLTOP – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE – PARAMATTA
MERRYLANDS – MAYS HILL (later known as HILLTOP) (Selected trips extended to Wentworthville)
2 April 1982: Merrylands – Mays Hill (selected trips extended to Wentworthville) renumbered from 132 [1925 number].  Operated by Western Road Bus Services (Neyland & Thornleigh). 
24 January 1987: Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines & amalgamated with 703 as 810, Merrylands – Hilltop – South Wentworthville – Parramatta.
By 24 November 2003: Most trips ran Merrylands – Hilltop – South Wentworthville & return.  Service between Parramatta and Hilltop area continued to be provided by 811/3/5.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 809 between Merrylands & Merrylands West and by 818 along Ringrose Av, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – HILLTOP – PEMULWUY via Old Prospect & Gozo Rds
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 811/13/15, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 811 (& 810X/811X in peak hours).  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 810X
PARRAMATTA – PEMULWUY via Old Prospect & Gozo Rds - Express
22 March 2010:  Peak hour express route.  Replaced parts of 811/13/15, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Short-workings of 810 cover route missed by this express route in peak hours.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 811
MERRYLANDS – GREYSTANES – PARRAMATTA via Whalans Rd
24 January 1987: New route as a result of reorganisation of ex-Western Road 702 & Baxter’s Bus Lines 812 & 813 as 811, 813 & 815 following transfer of Western Road’s routes to Baxter’s Bus Lines & Toongabbie.  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
24 November 1997: Rerouted along a common route for 811, 813 & 815 as part of a reorganisation of routes of 811, 813 & 815 in Greystanes area.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 810 (see next entry) & 811 between Parramatta & Greystanes and by parts of 806/9 between Merrylands & Greystanes, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – HILLTOP – PEMULWUY via Old Prospect Rd & Bathurst St
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 811/13/15, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 810 (& 810X/811X in peak hours).  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 811X
PARRAMATTA – PEMULWUY via Old Prospect Rd & Bathurst St - Express
22 March 2010:  Peak hour express route.  Replaced parts of 811/13/15, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Short-workings of 810 cover route missed by this express route in peak hours.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 812
MERRYLANDS – MERRYLANDS WEST – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE
27 November 1983: Merrylands – Merrylands West – South Wentworthville (loop via Ringrose Ave & Braeside Rd) as a result of reorganisation & renumbering of 153 [1925 number] as 812-4.  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
24 January 1987: Curtailed to Merrylands – Merrylands West as a result of reorganisation of ex-Western Road 702 & Baxter’s 812 & 813 as 811, 813 & 815 following transfer of Western Road’s routes to Baxter’s Bus Lines & Toongabbie.  810 covered Ringrose Cr & Braeside Rd.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802, 809 & 820, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

FAIRFIELD – WETHERILL PARK – PEMULWUY – BLACKTOWN
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 828 & 830, but also via new route between Pemulwuy & Prospect, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 813.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 813
MERRYLANDS – GREYSTANES – PARRAMATTA via Gardenia Pde
MERRYLANDS – GREYSTANES (Whalans & Macquarie Rds loop or Gardenia Pde & Merrylands Rd loop)
27 November 1983: Merrylands – Greystanes (Whalans & Macquarie Rds loop or Gardenia Pde & Merrylands Rd loop) renumbered from part of 153 [1925 number].  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
24 January 1987: Altered to run only via Gardenia Pde & Merrylands Rd loop as a result of reorganisation of ex-Western Road 702 & Baxter’s 812 & 813 as 811, 813 & 815 following transfer of Western Road’s routes to Baxter’s Bus Lines & Toongabbie.  Route along Whalans Rd replaced by 811 & along Macquarie Rd by 815.
24 November 1997: Extended from Greystanes to Parramatta along a common route for 811, 813 & 815 as part of a reorganisation of these routes in Greystanes area.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 810/1 between Parramatta & Greystanes and by parts of 806/9 between Merrylands & Greystanes, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

FAIRFIELD – PRAIRIEWOOD via The Horsley Dr (with occasional trips extended to Bonnyrigg via Horsley Park & Mt Vernon)
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 828 & 830, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Runs in conjunction with 812.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 814
MERRYLANDS – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE – WESTMEAD HOSPITAL
27 November 1983: Renumbered from 214 [1925 number].  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
By 11 June 1991: Rerouted from Jersey Rd to Hampden Rd, South Wentworthville.
24 November 1997: Rerouted from Merrylands via 810 to Hilltop, then via Hill Top Rd, Douglas St, Centenary Rd & previous route.  Also extended to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by 818 and part of 809, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

FAIRFIELD – SMITHFIELD (extended in peak hours to Wetherill Park industrial area)
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 808/28/29/30, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 815
MERRYLANDS – GREYSTANES – PARRAMATTA via Macquarie Rd
24 January 1987: New route, replacing part of 813 which ran via Macquarie Rd, as a result of reorganisation of ex-Western Road 702 & Baxter’s 812 & 813 as 811, 813 & 815 following transfer of Western Road’s routes to Baxter’s Bus Lines & Toongabbie.  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
24 November 1997: Extended from Greystanes to Parramatta along a common route for 811, 813 & 815 as a result of reorganisation of these routes in Greystanes area.  On weeknights after 10pm, Saturdays after 8pm & Sundays after 6pm, 815 commenced running in a loop from Parramatta via normal route to Coleman St, then to Merrylands, then via 815 back to Parramatta.
Timetable of 24 November 2003: Late night service reverted to normal route.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
1 September 2006: Transferred to Westbus (Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 810/1 between Parramatta & Greystanes and by parts of 806 between Merrylands & Greystanes, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

CABRAMATTA – MT PRITCHARD
22 March 2010:  Renumbered from 834 and also replaced part of 833, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 816
CABRAMATTA – BONNYRIGG – GREENFIELD PARK
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 831/32/33, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 817
MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Railway Tce
1 March 1984: Limited service commenced by Hopkinson’s at same time as reorganisation of 170, 171 & 190 [1925 numbers] as 802-804 & 819.  Route in same area as 97 [1925 number], which ceased during 1970s.
11 September 1986: Renumbered 807.

FAIRFIELD – LANSVALE – CABRAMATTA
1 November 1995: Renumbered from 81 [1925 number].  Operated by Katen & Heath.
November 1996:  Operator’s name changed to Bustrans, upon retirement of Alf Heath.
6 April 2004: Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Transit First (Thelkeld family).
18 September 2006: Replaced by new 904 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

FAIRFIELD – EDENSOR PARK – CABRAMATTA via Polding St & Canley Vale Rd
22 March 2010:  Renumbered from 826, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 818
FAIRFIELD – VILLAWOOD – CHESTER HILL
1 November 1995: Renumbered from 83 [1925 number].  Operated by Katen & Heath.
November 1996:  Operator’s name changed to Bustrans, upon retirement of Alf Heath.
6 April 2004: Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Transit First (Threlkeld family).
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of new 905 as a result of MoT review of Region 13. 

MERRYLANDS – HILLTOP – SOUTH WENTWORTHVILLE – WESTMEAD
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 810 & 814, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Westbus (Comfort DelGro/Cabcharge).

Route 819
MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Bristol St
1 March 1984: Commenced as part of reorganisation of 170, 171 & 190 [1925 numbers] as 802-804 & 819.  Operated by Hopkinson’s.
11 September 1986: Renumbered 809.

LIVERPOOL – ORANGE GROVE (extended to Prairiewood via Wakeley during peak hours)
22 March 2010:  Replaced 847, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 820
MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD WEST – GUILDFORD
22 March 2010:  Replaced parts of 802/09/12, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Hopkinnsons.

Route 821
GUILDFORD – WEST GUILDFORD
1 March 1984: Industrial service commenced by Hopkinson’s.
11 September 1986: Ceased.  Not directly replaced, but 809 served some streets.

GUILDFORD – WOODPARK
22 March 2010:  Peak hour industrial service, replacing 808, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Hopkinsons.

Route 822
GUILDFORD – WOODPARK INDUSTRIAL AREA
1 March 1984: Industrial service commenced by Hopkinson’s.
11 September 1986: Renumbered 808.

FAIRFIELD – CORIO RD LOOP
FAIRFIELD – BOSSLEY PARK
21 September 1987:  Fairfield – Bossley Park renumbered from 832; Fairfield – Corio Rd loop transferred from 829.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
4 February 1991: Incorporated into 826 as part of reorganisation of 40 [1925 number], 822 & 823 into 826, 827 & 831-7.

MERRYLANDS – GUILDFORD via Railway Tce
22 March 2010:  Limited service.  Renumbered from 807 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Hopkinsons.

Route 823
CABRAMATTA – WAKELEY
FAIRFIELD – EDENSOR PARK – CABRAMATTA via Brenan St & Canley Vale Rd
21 September 1987: Fairfield – Edensor Park – Cabramatta via Brenan St & Canley Vale Rd renumbered from 833, but rerouted via Brenan St instead of Polding Rd.  Fairfield – Wetherill Park via Brenan St section replaced 829.  Route in Shakespeare St replaced Wetherill Park loop of 828.  Cabramatta – Wakeley trips new.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
4 February 1991: 40 [1925 number], 822 & 823 reorganised into 826, 827 & 831-7.

LIVERPOOL – WARWICK FARM
22 March 2010:  Renumbered from 849 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  Operated by Metro-link (branch of the Oliveri family).

Route 824
FAIRFIELD –WAKELEY via Thorney Rd
4 February 1991: Renumbered from part of 76 [1925 number].  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: 824 & 831 combined as 831, Fairfield – Wakeley – Bonnyrigg – Cabramatta.  Use of 824 ceased till 20/9/04.
20 September 2004: 824 & 831 split again.  824 became Fairfield – Wakeley again, but running via Sackville & Avenal Sts, as had 831 from 24/11/03.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 804 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 825
FAIRFIELD – GREENFIELD PARK
4 February 1991: Renumbered from part of 76 [1925 number].  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 802 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 826
FAIRFIELD – EDENSOR PARK – CANLEY VALE – CABRAMATTA via Polding St, Prairie Vale & Canley Vale Rds
4 February 1991: New route as a result of reorganisation of Cabramatta – Bunker Pde part of 40 [1925 number], 822 & 823.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: Rerouted via Fairfield Hospital & Prairiewood & Bonnyrigg T-way stations.
20 September 2004: 827 rerouted via Abbotsbury instead of 826.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Renumbered 817 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 827
FAIRFIELD – BOSSLEY PARK – EDENSOR PARK – CABRAMATTA via Brenan St & St Johns Rd
4 February 1991: New route as a result of reorganisation of Cabramatta – Bunker Pde part of 40 [1925 number], 822 & 823.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: Rerouted via Fairfield Hospital & Prairiewood & Bonnyrigg T-way stations.
20 September 2004: 827 rerouted via Abbotsbury instead of 826.  Ceased to divert via Fairfield Hospital & Prairiewood T-way station.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 808 between Fairfield & Edensor Park and by part of 805 between Cabramatta & Edensor Park, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 828
FAIRFIELD – AUSTRALIA’S WONDERLAND (later Wonderland Sydney)
FAIRFIELD – WETHERILL PARK via The Horsley Dr (& limited service extended to Horsley Park & Cecil Park)
25 October 1982: Fairfield – Wetherill Park via The Horsley Dr (& limited service extended to Horsley Park & Cecil Park) renumbered from part of 80 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service. 
October 1984:  Operator’s name change to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
By 3 December 1984: Some trips ran via Wetherill Park loop.
21 September 1987:  Extended from Horsley Park area to Australia’s Wonderland, following opening of Australia’s Wonderland theme park.
4 February 1991: Cecil Park trips extended from Brolen Way to Cecil Rd & Elizabeth Dr.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
May 2004: Route truncated from Wonderland Sydney (Australia’s Wonderland renamed) to Horsley Park due to closure of Wonderland Sydney theme park.
20 September 2004: Altered to serve western Wetherill Park industrial loop instead of 829, diverting from The Horsley Dr via T-way (beside Canley Vale Rd), then Victoria Rd & clockwise loop via Newton Rd, Cowpasture Rd & Newton Rd back to Victoria Rd.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 812/3 between Fairfield & Wetherill Park, by 813 between Wetherill Park & Cecil Park and by 814 in Wetherill Park industrial area, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 829
FAIRFIELD – WETHERILL PARK via Brenan St (certain journeys diverting via Chifley St, Smithfield)
25 October 1982: Renumbered from part of 80 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name change to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1984: Curtailed to run Fairfield – Smithfield via Brenan St.  Ran as EITHER Corio Rd loop OR Chifley St loop.
21 September 1987:  Corio Rd trips transferred to 822.  Fairfield – Wetherill Park via Brenan St section of 829 incorporated into 823.  Trips to Chifley St remained as 829 (see next entry), but running via The Horsley Dr.

FAIRFIELD – WETHERILL PARK Industrial Area via The Horsley Dr
21 September 1987: Chifley St trips of previous 829 altered to run via The Horsley Dr (instead of Brenan St), but with peak hour trips extended to Wetherill Park industrial area (either Victoria St or Davis Rd). 
By 4 February 1991: Victoria St industrial journeys extended to Newton Rd.
4 August 1997: Weekday off-peak journeys also extended to industrial area.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
20 September 2004: Altered through eastern Wetherill Park industrial area to a loop via Hassall St, Widemere Rd, Davis Rd, Elizabeth St, Frank St, Walter St & Redfern St.  Service to western Wetherill Park industrial loop provided by 828. 
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 814 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

PARRAMATTA – NORTH PARRAMATTA loop
30 April 2010: Commenced by Hopkinson’s on early Saturday & Sunday mornings as part of the Government’s “hassle-free nights” programme.

Route 830
CABRAMATTA – BLACKTOWN
LIVERPOOL – BLACKTOWN – CASTLE HILL
LIVERPOOL – BLACKTOWN “Red Arrow”
15 June 1982: Liverpool – Blacktown “Red Arrow” renumbered from 300.  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
October 1984:  Operator’s name change to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
4 February 1991: Rerouted between Cabramatta & Fairfield via Sackville St, to replace 77 [1925 number].  Ceased to be known as a “Red Arrow” route. 
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
20 March 2000: Extended from Blacktown to Castle Hill via Kellyville, thus becoming a “Cross-regional route.” Partly replaced 602.
4 February 2002: Service greatly reduced.  Replaced between Castle Hill & Kellyville by expanded service on 618.  Service between Blacktown & Kellyville not replaced as this was within Busways’ contract area.
20 May 2002: More regular service restored between Fairfield & Liverpool.
20 September 2004: Truncated to Cabramatta – Blacktown.  Altered to operate between Cabramatta & Fairfield via Railway Pde instead of Sackville St (existing 824 covered part of Sackville St in lieu).  Further altered between Smithfield & Greystanes via Victoria St, Market St, Chifley St, Hassall St, Gipps Rd, then Greystanes Rd, intead of Betts Rd & Merrylands Rd.  Peak period trips continued to divert via Smithfield industrial area but by running from Victoria/Smithfield Rds via Smithfield Rd, Percival Rd, Woodpark Rd, Cooper St, Long St to Gipps Rd.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Partly replaced by 812 on a substantially different route and partly also replaced by parts of 812/3/4 between Fairfield & Smithfield, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 831
CABRAMATTA – BONNYRIGG – GREENFIELD PARK via John St
CABRAMATTA – BONNYRIGG – WAKELEY – FAIRFIELD via John St & Thorney Rd
CABRAMATTA – BONNYRIGG via John St
4 February 1991: Cabramatta – Bonnyrigg via John St renumbered from Cabramatta – Tarlington Pde part of 40 [1925 number], with minor rerouting in Bonnyrigg, including extension to Bonnyrigg Plaza.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: 824 & 831 amalgamated as 831 (Cabramatta – Bonnyrigg – Wakeley – Fairfield).  831 altered to run from Tarlington Pde via Bonnyrigg Ave (not via Bonnyrigg Plaza), Elizabeth Dr, T-way, Edensor Rd, Melbourne Rd, then generally streets used by 824, Canley Vale Rd, Bulls Rd, Kembla St, Humphries Rd, Canley Vale Rd, Avoca Rd, then 824 to Fairfield (but altered between Kalora Ave & Fairfield station to complement 830 south of Fairfield).
20 September 2004: 824 & 831 split again.  831 altered & extended as Cabramatta – Bonnyrigg – Greenfield Park.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by 807 between Cabramatta & Bonnyrigg and by 816 in the Greenfield Park area, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 832
FAIRFIELD – CORIO RD LOOP
FAIRFIELD – BOSSLEY PARK
25 October 1982: Renumbered from 78 [1925 number].  Operated by Bosnjaks Bus Service.
November 1983:  Most journeys rerouted via Mimosa Rd instead of Prairie Vale Rd.
October 1984:  Operator’s name change to Westbus (Bosnjak family).
3 December 1984: Corio Rd loop journeys transferred to 829.  Journeys via Prairie Vale Rd transferred to 833.
21 September 1987: Renumbered 822.

CABRAMATTA – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – CECIL HILLS via Cabramatta Rd
(South Bonnyrigg renamed Bonnyrigg Heights by 1996)
4 February 1991: Cabramatta – South Bonnyrigg via Cabramatta Rd renumbered from Cabramatta – Cowpasture Rd, South Bonnyrigg section of 40 [1925 number], with minor rerouting in Bonnyrigg.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
By 24 July 1995: Extended from South Bonnyrigg to Cecil Hills
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: 832 & 834 trips all altered to 833.  Use of 832 ceased till 20/9/04.
20 September 2004: 832, 833 & 834 reverted to pre-24/11/03 configuration.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 807 & 816, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 833
FAIRFIELD – EDENSOR PARK – CABRAMATTA via Polding St & Canley Vale Rd
3 December 1984: New route, partly following 832, replacing 832 along part of Prairie Vale Rd & incorporating Cabramatta – Edensor Park section of 800.  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
21 September 1987: Renumbered 823.

CABRAMATTA – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – CECIL HILLS via Mt Pritchard
(South Bonnyrigg renamed Bonnyrigg Heights by 1996)
4 February 1991: Cabramatta – South Bonnyrigg via Mt Pritchard renumbered from combined journeys at nights & on Sundays on Cabramatta – Cowpasture Rd, South Bonnyrigg & Cabramatta – Townview Rd & Oliphant St sections of 40 [1925 number] (renumbered respectively 832 & 834).  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
By 4 August 1997:  Extended from South Bonnyrigg to Cecil Hills.
24 November 2003: 832 & 834 trips all altered to 833.
20 September 2004: 832, 833 & 834 reverted to pre-24/11/03 configuration.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 807 & 815/6, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 834
CABRAMATTA – MT PRITCHARD
4 February 1991: Renumbered from Cabramatta – Townview Rd & Oliphant St section of 40 [1925 number].  Operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003: 832 & 834 trips all altered to 833.  Use of 834 ceased till 20/9/04.
20 September 2004: 832, 833 & 834 reverted to pre-24/11/03 configuration.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 815, as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 835
LIVERPOOL – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – ST CLAIR – PENRITH
(South Bonnyrigg renamed Bonnyrigg Heights by 1996)
4 February 1991: Limited service commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).  Liverpool – South Bonnyrigg section of 835, 836 & 837 renumbered from Liverpool – Cowpasture Rd, Bonnyrigg section of 40 [1925 number].  Remainder of route new, but followed existing service or school lines of route & travelled through existing Westbus contract areas.
14 October 1996: Altered to run via Edensor Park, replacing part of 837.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
20 March 2000: Altered to run via Bonnyrigg Heights area (same as 837), not Edensor Park.  Edensor Park section replaced by 838.
28 January 2002: Further altered to run via either Elizabeth Dr or Edensor Park area, replacing ceased 838 through Edensor Park.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Ceased as a result of MoT review of Region 3.  801 (836 renumbered) continued to run between Liverpool & Cecil Hills and along Elizabeth Dr west of Cowpasture Rd.  Service along Kalang Rd, Edensor Pk replaced by 807/8.  No replacement between Cecil Hills & Penrith (except existing services in St Clair-Penrith area).

Route 836
LIVERPOOL – BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS – CECIL HILLS – BADGERYS CREEK
LIVERPOOL – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – BADGERYS CREEK
(South Bonnyrigg renamed Bonnyrigg Heights by 1996)
4 February 1991: Renumbered from Liverpool – Badgerys Creek section of 40 [1925 number].  Limited service, operated by Westbus (Bosnjak family).  Liverpool – South Bonnyrigg section of 835, 836 & 837 renumbered from Liverpool – Cowpasture Rd, Bonnyrigg section of 40.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003:  836 & 837 amalgamated as 836 Liverpool – Bonnyrigg Heights – Cecil Hills – Badgerys Creek.
August 2005: Westbus Group transferred to Comfort Delgro/Cabcharge joint venture.
22 March 2010:  Renumbered 801 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 837
LIVERPOOL – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – BONNYRIGG
LIVERPOOL – SOUTH BONNYRIGG – CECIL HILLS
(South Bonnyrigg renamed Bonnyrigg Heights by 1996)
4 February 1991: Liverpool – South Bonnyrigg – Bonnyrigg commenced by Westbus (Bosnjak family).  Liverpool – South Bonnyrigg section of 835, 836 & 837 renumbered from Liverpool – Cowpasture Rd, Bonnyrigg section of 40 [1925 number].  Kalang Rd, Edensor Park part of route replaced part of Cabramatta – Cowpasture Rd section of 40.
14 October 1996: Outer end of route rerouted to go to Cecil Hills (new suburb) instead of Bonnyrigg.  Route through Edensor Park to Bonnyrigg replaced by rerouting of 835.
May 1999:  Majority share of Westbus transferred to National Express Group.
24 November 2003:  836 & 837 amalgamated as 836 Liverpool – Bonnyrigg Heights – Cecil Hills – Badgerys Creek.

Route 838
LIVERPOOL – WAKELEY – EDENSOR PARK
20 March 2000: Replaced parts of 800 & 835 upon reorganisation of 800 (renumbered 600 from this date) & 835 in Liverpool/Edensor Park/Bonnyrigg area.  Operated by Westbus (National Express Group).
4 February 2002: Ceased, when 800 returned to pre-20/3/2000 routing.  Part of route through Edensor Park replaced by rerouting of some 835 trips.

Route 841
HECKENBERG – MILLER
LIVERPOOL – WILSON RD, GREEN VALLEY – CECIL HILLS via Matthew Ave, Bonnyrigg & Cowpasture Rd
10 December 1989: Liverpool – Wilson Rd, Green Valley, renumbered & reorganised from Liverpool – Green Valley part of 41 [1925 number].  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By 31 May 1995:  Extended from Green Valley to Cecil Hills.
14 September 1998: Diverted via Lascelles & Athlone Sts, Cecil Hills.  Some weekday peak hour trips renumbered E41.  Some weekday off-peak trips extended to The Valley Plaza.
15 December 1999: Extended trips to The Valley Plaza ceased.  Weekday off-peak supplementary trips commenced Heckenberg – Miller shops.
22 March 2010:  Liverpool – Green Valley – Cecil Hill replaced by part of 807.  Heckenberg – Miller renumber S10.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 842
LIVERPOOL – MILLER – HINCHINBROOK – THE VALLEY PLAZA
10 December 1989: Liverpool – Miller – Hinchinbrook, renumbered from Liverpool – Miller part of 41 [1925 number] but extended to Hinchinbrook.  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
14 September 1998: Extended from Hinchinbrook to The Valley Plaza.  (Some weekday peak hour trips renumbered E42.)
15 December 1999: Altered to approach The Valley Plaza via Hinchinbrok Dr, South Liverpool Rd & Wilson Rd as part of reorganisation of 842, 844 & 845 in Green Valley/Hinchinbrook area.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 804/5 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 843
LIVERPOOL – TOWNVIEW RD – ORANGE GROVE ESTATE
(Townview Rd known as Mt Pritchard by 1998)
10 December 1989:  Amalgamation of Liverpool – Townview Rd & Oliphant St & Liverpool – Orange Grove Estate routes parts of 41 [1925 number].  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By 12 January 1992:  Liverpool – Orange Grove Estate section renumbered 847, leaving 843 as Liverpool – Townview Rd.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 808 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 844
LIVERPOOL – ASHCROFT – SOUTH LIVERPOOL RD – WILSON RD, GREEN VALLEY – THE VALLEY PLAZA
10 December 1989: Liverpool – Ashcroft – Sth Liverpool Rd, renumbered from equivalent part of 41 [1925 number].  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
14 September 1998: Extended along Wilson Rd to The Valley Plaza.
15 December 1999: Altered to approach The Valley Plaza via Green Valley Rd, Whitford Rd, South Liverpool Rd & Wilson Rd as part of reorganisation of 842, 844 & 845 in Green Valley/Hinchinbrook area.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/4/5 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 845
LIVERPOOL – BONNYRIGG – WILSON RD, GREEN VALLEY – THE VALLEY PLAZA – GREEN VALLEY SHOPS
10 December 1989: Liverpool – Bonnyrigg – Green Valley, renumbered & reorganised from Liverpool – Green Valley parts of 41 [1925 number].  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By 12 January 1992: Terminus relocated to Whitfords Rd & Falcon Circ.
14 September 1998:  Extended from Whitfords Rd to The Valley Plaza & Green Valley shops.
15 December 1999: Altered to approach The Valley Plaza via Whitford Rd, Green Valley Rd (past Green Valley shops), Lord Howe Dr & Wilson Rd as part of reorganisation of 842, 844 & 845 in Green Valley/Hinchinbrook area.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/3/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 846
LIVERPOOL – BONNYRIGG – SOUTH LIVERPOOL RD – ASHCROFT – LIVERPOOL loop
10 December 1989: Loop route, out from Liverpool via 845 (North Liverpool Rd) & return via 844 (South Liverpool Rd) as part of reorganisation of 41 [1925 number].  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By 12 January 1992: Replaced by additional journeys on 845.

Route 847
LIVERPOOL – ORANGE GROVE ESTATE
By 12 January 1992: Renumbered from part of 843.  Operated by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
22 March 2010:  Replaced by part of 819 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 848
MILLER – GREEN VALLEY
By 12 January 1992:  Commenced by Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By 14 September 1998: Ceased, probably due to opening of shopping centres other than Miller.

Route 849
LIVERPOOL – WARWICK FARM
1 March 1992: Transferred from Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family) to Oliveri’s Metro-link & renumbered from 858.  Number duplicated Minto – Catherine Field route (below) until sometime between 1999 & 15 October 2001.
22 March 2010:  Renumbered 823 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

MINTO – CATHERINE FIELD
24 July 1995: Renumbered from part of 58 [1925 number].  Infrequent service operated by Busabout (Neville’s Bus Service).  Number duplicated Liverpool – Warwick Farm route (above).
Between June 1999 & 15 October 2001: Renumbered 868.

Route 850
LIVERPOOL – NARELLAN – CAMDEN
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Camden commenced by Busabout (Neville’s Bus Service), following parts of 58 [1925 number].
15 October 2001: Rerouted (1) in Liverpool CBD and (2) between Hoxton Park Rd/Hume Hwy & Beech Rd/Camden Valley Way via Lurnea, partly replacing 852, Liverpool – Lurnea.
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Service from Liverpool to Camden truncated to run only Liverpool to Narellan (new 857).  Service between Narellan & Camden already provided by Busways Camden 895.

MINTO – CATHERINE FIELD – ORAN PARK
18 August 2008: Minto – Catherine Field renumbered from 868 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Infrequent weekday service jointly operated by Busabout (Calabro family) & Interline.
30 November 2009: Extended from Catherine Field to Oran Park (new residential area) and service improved to all-day Mon-Sat.

Route 851
LIVERPOOL – MILLER
7 September 1996: Renumbered from part of 57 [1925 number].  Operated by Liverpool Transport (Garrard family).
1997: Liverpool Transport transferred to Calabro family.
25 March 2000: Rerouted via Moore St & Flowerdale Rd instead of Memorial Ave between Liverpool & Flowerdale Rd as part of reorganisation of Liverpool end of 851-4.
15 October 2001: Name of operator changed to Busabout.
27 March 2008: Renumbered 861 in anticipation of MoT review of Region 2 (which was implemented as from 18/8/08).

LIVERPOOL – PRESTONS – CARNES HILL (via Cowpasture Rd)
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 852.

Route 852
LIVERPOOL – LURNEA – HORNINGSEA PARK – CARNES HILL
7 September 1996: Liverpool – Lurnea renumbered from part of 57 [1925 number].  Operated by Liverpool Transport (Garrard family).
1997: Liverpool Transport transferred to Calabro family.
25 March 2000: Rerouted via Hoxton Park Rd instead of Memorial Ave as part of reorganisation of Liverpool end of 851-4.
15 October 2001: Name of operator changed to Busabout.  Extended from Lurnea to Carnes Hill via Horningsea Park as part of reorganisation of Busabout’s & Liverpool Transport’s routes.
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2 - see next entry.

LIVERPOOL – PRESTONS – CARNES HILL (via Greenway Dr)
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 851.

Route 853
LIVERPOOL – AUSTRAL – BRINGELLY
LIVERPOOL – AUSTRAL, with selected journeys extended to Rutleigh Park
LIVERPOOL – LURNEA – AUSTRAL
7 September 1996: Renumbering of combined Liverpool – Lurnea – Austral (852 & 854) trips at nights & on Sundays.  Operated by Liverpool Transport (Garrard family).
1997: Liverpool Transport transferred to Calabro family.
11 January 1999: Status increased to full time service Liverpool – Austral (with selected journeys extended to Rutleigh Park) as part of reorganisation of 853 & 854.  Combined journeys Liverpool – Lurnea – Austral still known as 853.
15 October 2001:  Rerouted in Austral.  Name of operator changed to Busabout.
28 July 2003: Weekday 855 & Sunday 855/4 journeys Liverpool – Bringelly journeys renumbered as part of 853.
18 August 2008: The part of 853 between West Hoxton, Rutleigh Park & Bringelly, as well as (old) 850, 852, 867 & 869, together rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Remaining part of 853 (between Liverpool & West Hoxton) altered to run via new suburb of Middleton Grange to Carnes Hill - see next entry.

LIVERPOOL – MIDDLETON GRANGE – CARNES HILL via Hoxton Pk Rd
18 August 2008: Altered route as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 854.

Route 854
LIVERPOOL – AUSTRAL (with selected journeys extended to Rutleigh Park)
LIVERPOOL – HINCHINBROOK – CARNES HILL
7 September 1996: Liverpool – Austral (with selected journeys extended to Rutleigh Park) renumbered from part of 57 [1925 number].  Diverted into new estates at Hinchinbrook & West Hoxton.  Operated by Liverpool Transport (Garrard family).
1997: Liverpool Transport transferred to Calabro family.
11 January 1999: Altered to Liverpool – Hinchinbrook – Carnes Hill as part of reorganisation of 853 & 854.
25 March 2000: Rerouted via Memorial Ave & Flowerdale Rd instead of Macquarie St & Hoxton Park Rd between Macquarie St & Flowerdale Rd as part of reorganisation of Liverpool end of 851-4.
15 October 2001: Name of operator changed to Busabout.
18 August 2008: Hinchinbrook loop deleted and other minor route alterations as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Service to Hinchinbrook already provided by Metro-link 842.  Runs in conjunction with 853.

Route 855
LIVERPOOL – AUSTRAL – BRINGELLY
LIVERPOOL – CARNES HILL – AUSTRAL – BRINGELLY or RUTLEIGH PARK
15 October 2001:  Commenced by Busabout (Calabro family), as part of reorganisation of Busabout’s & Liverpool Transport’s routes.  Followed 853 between Liverpool & Austral, then replaced 868 in Rossmore – Bringelly area.
28 July 2003:  Weekday & Sunday trips renumbered 853.  855 used to denote combined 855/4 Liverpool – Carnes Hill – Austral – Bringelly OR Liverpool – Carnes Hill – Austral – Rutleigh Park trips on Saturdays & Christmas Day only.
18 August 2008:  Ceased, as all service provided on individual routes 853 & 854, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

LIVERPOOL – CHURCHILL GARDENS – PRESTONS – AUSTRAL – RUTLEIGH PARK
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 856 & 857.

Route 856
LIVERPOOL – LURNEA – MILLER – HOXTON PARK – CARNES HILL
15 October 2001: Night journeys on combined route replacing 851, 853 & 854, commenced by Busabout (Calabro family), as part of reorganisation of Busabout’s & Liverpool Transport’s routes.
18 August 2008:  Ceased, as all service provided on individual routes 853 & 854, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

LIVERPOOL – CHURCHILL GARDENS – PRESTONS – BRINGELLY
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 855 & 857.

Route 857
LIVERPOOL – MOOREBANK ARMY CAMP
16 March 1992:  Renumbered from part of 42 [1925 number].  Operated by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
18 September 1995: Replaced by diversions of 863.

LIVERPOOL – CHURCHILL GARDENS – PRESTONS – NARELLAN
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 855 & 856.

Route 858
LIVERPOOL – WARWICK FARM
27 February 1984:  Renumbered from part of 69 [1925 number].  Operated by Milperra Bus Service.
1 July 1987: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 March 1988:  858 & 859 amalgamated during off-peak & on Saturdays.
14 June 1988:  858 & 859 resumed running separately. 
1 March 1992: Transferred to Oliveri’s Metro-link & renumbered 849.

HOLSWORTHY – MOOREBANK – CHIPPING NORTON – WARWICK FARM
16 March 1992: Commenced by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family) over parts of existing 859 & 862 (42 [1925 number] prior to that date).
By 26 February 1994: Ceased.

Route 859
LIVERPOOL – CHIPPING NORTON – MILPERRA BRIDGE
LIVERPOOL – CHIPPING NORTON via Newbridge Rd
LIVERPOOL – MILPERRA BRIDGE via Newbridge Rd

LIVERPOOL – WARWICK FARM – CHIPPING NORTON
27 February 1984: Liverpool – Chipping Norton – Milperra Bridge & Liverpool – Milperra Bridge via Newbridge Rd renumbered from part of 69 [1925 number].  Most trips ran out via Newbridge Rd & returned via Chipping Norton or vice versa.  Operated by Milperra Bus Service.
1 July 1987: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 March 1988:  Altered to Liverpool – Warwick Farm – Chipping Norton.  858 & 859 amalgamated during off-peak & on Saturdays.
14 June 1988: 858 & 859 resumed running separately.  859 continued to run via Hume Hwy in Warwick Farm and extended in Chipping Norton.
16 March 1992:  Altered to Liverpool – Chipping Norton via Newbridge Rd.
26 February 1994: Sunday service provided by combined “Link Bus”, covering 859 & 862.
18 September 1995:  Renumbered 861.

Route 860
LIVERPOOL – BANKSTOWN “Red Arrow”
27 February 1984:  New route amalgamating parts of 12 & 69 [1925 numbers].  Bankstown – Milperra Bridge section of 12 transferred from South Western Coach lines.  Operated by Milperra Bus Service.  After the initial timetable, the operator ceased to refer to the service as a “Red Arrow”.
1 July 1987: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
By 5 August 1991: Rerouted via University of Western Sydney Bankstown campus, incorporating 861.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
18 September 2006: Incorporated into new 900 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 861
LIVERPOOL – MACARTHUR INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, MILPERRA CAMPUS [now UWS Bankstown campus]
20 February 1989:  New university-semester service commenced by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
By 5 August 1991: Replaced by rerouted 860.

LIVERPOOL – CHIPPING NORTON via Newbridge Rd
18 September 1995:  Renumbered from 859.  Saturday afternoon & Sunday services provided by “Link Bus”, covering 861/2/3.  Operated by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
1 December 2003: Weekday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday service provided by Loop Bus (“Link Bus” renamed), covering 861/2/3.
18 September 2006: Renumbered 903 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

LIVERPOOL – MILLER
27 March 2008: Renumbered from 851, as a temporary measure, pending MoT review of Region 3, so that 851 could be used for a Region 2 route (see above).  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).
22 March 2010:  Replaced by parts of 802/3/4 as a result of MoT review of Region 3.

Route 862
LIVERPOOL – HAMMONDVILLE – HOLSWORTHY, with occasional trips to East Hills Hostel (later Voyager Point) & Sandy Point
16 March 1992:  Renumbered from part of 42 [1925 number].  Operated by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
By 26 February 1994:  Extended through new suburb of Wattle Grove.
26 February 1994: Sunday service provided by combined “Link Bus”, covering 859 & 862.
18 September 1995: Route split into:

• 862 Liverpool – Moorebank – Hammondville – Holsworthy
• 863 Liverpool – Wattle Grove – Holsworthy

“Link Bus” extended to run Saturday afternoon, covering 861 (renumbered from 859), 862 & 863.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
1 December 2003: Weekday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday service provided by Loop Bus (“Link Bus” renamed), covering 861/2/3.
18 September 2006: Main service, Liverpool – Hammondville – Holsworthy slightly rerouted (not via Wattle Grove shops) & renumbered 902.  Trips between Holsworthy, Voyager Point & Sandy Point renumbered 902X.  As a result of MoT review of Region 13. 

Route 863
LIVERPOOL – WATTLE GROVE – HOLSWORTHY
(Including diversions via Defence Storage - Moorebank Army Camp)
18 September 1995:

• Liverpool – Wattle Grove (new suburb) – Holsworthy formed as a result of split of 862 into 862 & 863. 
• Saturday afternoon & Sunday services provided by “Link Bus”, covering 861/2/3.
• Some trips diverted via Moorebank Army Camp to replace 857.
• Operated by Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family). 

7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
1 December 2003: Weekday evening, all day Saturday & Sunday service provided by Loop Bus (“Link Bus” renamed), covering 861/2/3.
18 September 2006: Renumbered 901 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 864
LIVERPOOL – GLENFIELD – GLENQUARIE SHOPS – INGLEBURN via Glen Regent Estate (Leacocks Lane)
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Glenfield – Glenquarie Shops (extended to Ingleburn on Saturdays in lieu of 865) renumbered & reorganised from part of 94 [1925 number].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: 864 & 865 amalgamated as 864, Liverpool – Glenfield – Glenquarie Shops – Ingleburn.
15 October 2001: Rerouted within Liverpool CBD.
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

GLENFIELD – PRESTONS – HORNINGSEA PARK
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 865, with minor route alterations, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).
11 October 2009: 864 split into:

• 864 Glenfield – Horningsea Park – Carnes Hill (see next entry)
• 867 Glenfield – Prestons

GLENFIELD – HORNINGSEA PARK – CARNES HILL
11 October 2009: 864 split into:

• 864 Glenfield – Horningsea Park – Carnes Hill
• 867 Glenfield – Prestons

Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).

Route 865
LIVERPOOL – GLENFIELD – GLENQUARIE SHOPS – INGLEBURN via Links Estate (Lakewood Cres)
24 July 1995: Renumbered & reorganised from part of 94 [1925 number].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: 864 & 865 amalgamated as 864, Liverpool – Glenfield – Glenquarie Shops – Ingleburn.

GLENFIELD – PRESTONS – HORNINGSEA PARK
November 1998: Glenfield – Prestons commenced by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only), following parts of 864, 867 & 868.
15 October 2001: Extended from Prestons to Horningsea Park.
18 August 2008: Renumbered 864 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

LIVERPOOL – CASULA via Reilly & Jedda Rds
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 866.

Route 866
LIVERPOOL – CHURCHILL GARDENS – INGLEBURN MILITARY CAMP – INGLEBURN
LIVERPOOL – INGLEBURN MILITARY CAMP – DENHAM COURT – INGLEBURN via Links Estate (Lakewood Cres)
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Casula Mall – Churchill Gardens – Ingleburn Military Camp – Ingleburn, renumbered & reorganised from parts of 58 & 94 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: Rerouted via Links Estate (instead of 865), direct via Hume Hwy (parts of route replaced by parts of 867, 868 & 869) & via Denham Court (new section of route), to become Liverpool – Ingleburn Military Camp – Denham Court – Ingleburn via Links Estate (Lakewood Cres).
15 October 2001: Rerouted within Liverpool CBD.
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Service on 866 between The Cross Roads, Denham Court & Ingleburn ceased without replacement.

LIVERPOOL – CASULA via Amalfi St & Bligh Av
18 August 2008: (Old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).  Runs in conjunction with 865.

Route 867
LIVERPOOL – CASULA MALL – LEPPINGTON
LIVERPOOL – CASULA MALL – PRESTONS
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Casula Mall – Leppington reorganised & renumbered from part of 58 [1925 number].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: 867 & 868 rearranged such that 867 altered to Liverpool – Casula Mall – Prestons loop (to serve expanding suburb of Prestons).
15 October 2001: Rerouted within Liverpool CBD.
18 August 2008: Number out of use when (old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

GLENFIELD – PRESTONS
11 October 2009: 864 split into:

• 864 Glenfield – Horningsea Park – Carnes Hill
• 867 Glenfield – Prestons

Operated by Busabout (Calabro family).

Route 868
LIVERPOOL – CASULA MALL – LEPPINGTON – BRINGELLY
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Casula Mall – Leppington – Bringelly reorganised & renumbered from part of 58 [1925 number].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: 867 & 868 rearranged such that all service to Leppington, Rossmore & Bringelly provided by 868, now Liverpool – Casula Mall – Leppington – Rossmore – Bringelly.
15 October 2001: Replaced through Rossmore & Bringelly area by 855.  Route between Liverpool & Cowpasture Rd/Camden Valley Way partly covered by 850.

MINTO – CATHERINE FIELD
Between June 1999 & 15 October 2001: Renumbered from 849.  Infrequent service operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
18 August 2008: Renumbered 850 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

Route 869
LIVERPOOL – LURNEA – CASULA MALL – CHURCHILL GARDENS
24 July 1995: Liverpool – Lurnea – Casula Mall reorganised & renumbered from part of 58 [1925 number].  Operated by Busabout (Neville & Calabro families, later Calabro family only).
November 1998: Extended from Casula Mall to Churchill Gardens, replacing part of 866.
15 October 2001: Rerouted within Liverpool CBD.
28 July 2003: Loop through Churchill Gardens extended via Kurrajong Rd, Beech Rd & Pine Rd (probably to compensate for reduced frequency on 850 which also runs via Beech Rd).
18 August 2008: Number out of use when (old) 850, 852, part of 853, 867 & 869 rearranged as (new) 851/2, 855/6/7, 865/6 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

Route 870
GLENFIELD – MACQUARIE FIELDS – CAMPBELLTOWN – MACARTHUR SQUARE – CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL (including trips via Minto industrial area)
MINTO – WESTMORELAND RD
4 December 1983: Macquarie Fields – Campbelltown – Macarthur Square renumbered from part of 102 [1925 number].  Minto – Leumeah via Minto industrial area (new or renumbered from part of 102?).  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
21 August 1985: Minto – Westmoreland Rd section renumbered from 873.  Macquarie Fields terminus moved from Glenquarie shops to station.
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Services & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Extended from Macquarie Fields to Glenfield (no longer serving Macquarie Fields station) & from Macarthur Square to Campbelltown Hospital.  Rerouted via Longhurst Rd, Minto.  Minto – Leumeah via Minto industrial area renumbered 875.  Minto – Westmoreland Rd renumbered 876.  All as part of reorganisation of 870-5.
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3 as a result of MoT review of Region 2 – see next entry.

LIVERPOOL – GLENFIELD – INGLEBURN – CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL via Harrow Rd, Glenfield
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated jointly by Busabout (Calabro family) & Interline.  Runs in conjunction with 871 & 872.

Route 871
MACQUARIE FIELDS – EUCALYPTUS DRIVE via Saywell & Victoria Rds
26 June 1983: Sunday service (only) renumbered from part of 102 [1925 number].  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
4 December 1983: Full time service renumbered from part of 102 & rerouted via full circle of Eucalyptus Dr, instead of Rosewood Dr, as part of reorganisation of 102.
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Services & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Reduced to weekday peak hour service as part of reorganisation of 870-5.  Part of 872 & 874 provided full time service in lieu.  Most trips ran via Saywell Rd (not Victoria Rd).
18 August 2008: Renumbered 876 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

LIVERPOOL – GLENFIELD – INGLEBURN – CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL via Leacocks Lane, Casula
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated jointly by Busabout (Calabro family) & Interline.  Runs in conjunction with 870 & 872.

Route 872
MACQUARIE FIELDS – EUCALYPTUS DRIVE via Parliament Rd
26 June 1983: Sunday service (only) renumbered from part of 102 [1925 number].  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
4 December 1983: Full time service renumbered from part of 102 as part of reorganisation of 102.
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Services & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Absorbed into new 872 & 874 as part of reorganisation of 870-5.

MACQUARIE FIELDS – MINTO – ST ANDREWS – MINTO – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY, Macarthur Campus
20 February 1995: Macquarie Fields – Minto – St Andrews – Minto – University of Western Sydney, Macarthur Campus, incorporating parts of previous 872, 873, 874 & 875, as part of reorganisation of 870-5.  Operated to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
23 November 1998:  Shortened to become Minto Mall – St Andrews as part of reorganisation of 872-4.
18 August 2008: Renumbered 876 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

LIVERPOOL – GLENFIELD – INGLEBURN – CAMPBELLTOWN HOSPITAL via Eucalyptus Dr, Macquarie Fields & Parkhill Av, Leumeah
18 August 2008:

• Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.
• 872 ran Glenfield – Ingleburn – Campbelltown Hospital via Eucalyptus Dr, Macquarie Fields & Parkhill Av, Leumeah.
• 872 also replaced most of Busways’ 881 in Leumeah North.
• Operated jointly by Busabout (Calabro family) & Interline.  Runs in conjunction with 870 & 871.

11 October 2009: Extended from Glenfield to Liverpool.

Route 873
INGLEBURN – MINTO – WESTMORELAND RD via Lagonda Dr & Ohlfsen Rd

INGLEBURN – WILLIAMSON RD INDUSTRIAL AREA
4 December 1983: Ingleburn – Minto – Westmoreland Rd commenced as part of reorganisation & renumbering of 102 [1925 number].  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
21 August 1985:  873 split into:
                  873 Ingleburn – Lagonda Dr
                  875 Minto – Longhurst Rd
New route, Ingleburn – Williamson Rd industrial area, commenced.  Minto – Westmoreland Rd section renumbered 870.
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Services & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Altered to Ingleburn – Williamson Rd industrial area (only) as part of reorganisation of 870-5.
23 November 1998:  Resumed part of its previous route to become Macquarie Fields – Ingleburn via Parliament Rd & Lagonda Dr as part of reorganisation of 872-4.  Ingleburn – Williamson Rd industrial area service renumbered 875.
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Service in Lancia Dr discontinued.  See next entry.

INGLEBURN – MINTO via Lagonda Dr
18 August 2008: Busabout’s (old) 864 & 866 and Interline’s 870 & 873 rearranged as (new) 870/1/2/3 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.
11 October 2009: Rererouted via Lancia Dr.

Route 874
MACARTHUR SQUARE – MINTO MALL – ST ANDREWS – RABY
4 December 1983: Minto Mall – St Andrews – Raby reorganised & renumbered from part of 102 [1925 number].  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
21 August 1985:  Loop in Raby extended via Thunderbolt Dr, Raby Rd & Mustang Dr.
11 September 1988: Some journeys extended from Minto Mall to Macarthur Square.
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Service & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Absorbed into new 872 & 874 (see next entry) as part of reorganisation of 870-5.

MACQUARIE FIELDS – MINTO – RABY – MINTO – UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY, Macarthur Campus
20 February 1995:  Extended route incorporated parts of previous 872, 873, 874 & 875 as part of reorganisation of 870-5.  Operated to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
23 November 1998:  Curtailed to run Raby – Minto Mall – University of Western Sydney, Macarthur campus as part of reorganisation of 872-4.
18 August 2008: Curtailed to run Minto Stn (east side) – Minto Mall – Raby, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.

Route 875
MINTO – LONGHURST RD
21 August 1985:  Formed by split of 873 into two routes.  Operated by Ingleburn Bus Services (branch of the Oliveri family).
1 July 1989: Ingleburn Bus Services & Oliveri Transport Services (different branches of the Oliveri family) jointly traded as Oliveri’s Metro-link.
By December 1993:  Trading name of the Ingleburn operation altered to Interline Bus & Coach Services.
20 February 1995:  Absorbed into new 872 & 874 as part of reorganisation of 870-5. 

MINTO – LEUMEAH via Minto industrial area
20 February 1995:  Renumbered from part of 870 as part of reorganisation of 870-5.  Operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.
By 23 November 1998:  Ceased.

INGLEBURN – WILLIAMSON RD INDUSTRIAL AREA
23 November 1998:  Renumbered from part of 873.  Operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.
18 August 2008: Ceased without replacement.

MINTO – ST ANDREWS
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 872, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.

Route 876
MINTO – WESTMORELAND RD – MINTO HEIGHTS
20 February 1995:  Renumbered from part of 870 as part of reorganisation of 870-5.  Operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.
18 August 2008: Ceased.  Service to Pendergast Av continued to be provided by 870/1/2.  Service to Westmoreland Rd provided by Busways’ 881.  Service to Minto Heights not replaced.

MACQUARIE FIELDS – EUCALYPTUS DRIVE via Saywell Rd
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 871, as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Weekday peak hour route, operated by Interline Bus & Coach Services.

Route 878
CAMPBELLTOWN – EAGLE VALE via Campbelltown Rd
CAMPBELLTOWN – ESCHOL PARK via Campbelltown Rd, Raby Rd & Epping Forest Dr
25 December 1991: Campbelltown – Eagle Vale renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Altered to Campbelltown – Eschol Park via Campbelltown Rd, Raby Rd & Epping Forest Dr, as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Route in Eagle Vale area replaced by rerouting of 880.

Route 879
MINTO – EAGLE VALE
25 December 1991: Renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Weekday peak hour service operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).
6 December 2002: Ceased.  Partly replaced by rerouting of 880, as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.

CAMPBELLTOWN – BLAIR ATHOL – WOODBINE – LEUMEAH
18 August 2008: New route, replacing 893 and part of 880 in Woodbine and along North Steyne Rd, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 880
CAMPBELLTOWN – CLAYMORE – EAGLE VALE – MINTO
25 December 1991: Campbelltown Stn – Minto Stn renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).
12 March 1994: Extended from Minto Stn to Minto Mall.
26 August 2000: Rerouted from Eagle Vale Dr to Emerald Dr to run via Eagle Vale shops.
7 December 2002: Altered in Eagle Vale area to replace old 878 & 879 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
18 August 2008: Altered to run via Macarthur Square and Campbelltown (west side) as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Service in Woodbine and along North Steyne Rd provided by 879.

Route 881
CAMPBELLTOWN – LEUMEAH via Macquarie St & Lindesay St
25 December 1991: Renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 881/2.
7 December 2002: Incorporated into new 881 & 882 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 

CAMPBELLTOWN – LEUMEAH NORTH via Rudd Rd
7 December 2002: Replaced part of old 882 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).
18 August 2008: Most of route replaced by Interline 872 as a result of MoT review of Region 2.  Service in Wyangala Cres provided by new 881 - see next entry.

CAMPBELLTOWN – LEUMEAH NORTH via Macquarie St, O’Sullivan Rd & Wyangala Cres
18 August 2008: Replaced 882B and Wyangala Cres leg of 881, plus revised terminal loop via Westmoreland Rd & Hansens Rd, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 882
CAMPBELLTOWN – NORTH LEUMEAH via Waminda Ave
25 December 1991: Renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 881/2.
7 December 2002: Leumeah North now served by new 881, running via Rudd Rd.  Waminda Ave & Carrington Circ now served by new 882 – see next entry.  Sturt St now served by new 883 & 883K.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 

CAMPBELLTOWN – LEUMEAH SOUTH
7 December 2002: Replaced old 881 & 882A & part of old 882 in general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family). 

Route 882A
CAMPBELLTOWN – CARRINGTON CIRC, LEUMEAH
2 November 1997: Commenced by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family), for contract reasons, over roads which mainly duplicated 881 & 882.
6 December 2002: Replaced by new 882 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.

Route 882B
CAMPBELLTOWN – LEUMEAH (Macquarie Ave & O’Sullivan Rd)
6 December 2002: New route to serve part of Macquarie Ave & O’Sullivan Rd not otherwise served, as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family). 
13 September 2003: Route altered from Angle Rd to Burns Rd.
18 August 2008: Replaced by 881, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

Route 883
CAMPBELLTOWN – RUSE – KENTLYN
29 May 1985: Campbelltown – Ruse – Kentlyn renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
7 December 2002: Route altered to become Campbelltown – Ruse only, running via Sturt St (replacing 882) instead of Hoddle Ave.  Hoddle Ave now served by 884.  Campbelltown – Kentlyn journeys renumbered 883K.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 

Route 883K
CAMPBELLTOWN – RUSE – KENTLYN
7 December 2002: Renumbered from Campbelltown – Kentlyn trips on 883 as a result of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 884
CAMPBELLTOWN – AIRDS
CAMPBELLTOWN – AIRDS – ST HELENS PARK NORTH via Georges River Rd
29 May 1985: Campbelltown – Airds renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 885/4.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
25 December 1991: Extended from Airds to St Helens Park (North).
7 December 2002: Altered to become Campbelltown – Airds only & rerouted via Hoddle Ave, replacing part of 883.  Part of old 884 through St Helens Park North transferred to 885.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.

Route 884W
CAMPBELLTOWN – WEDDERBURN
7 December 2002: Renumbered from 886 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 885
CAMPBELLTOWN – BRADBURY – ST HELENS PARK NORTH
29 May 1985: Campbelltown – Bradbury renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 885/4.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
7 December 2002: Altered within Bradbury & extended through St Helens Park North as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.

Route 886
CAMPBELLTOWN – WEDDERBURN
29 May 1985: Renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Same route as 884 between Campbelltown & Airds.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
7 December 2002: Renumbered 884W as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 

CAMPBELLTOWN – MACARTHUR SQ – BRADBURY – AIRDS
7 December 2002: New route commenced by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family), giving Airds & Bradbury direct access to Macarthur Square shops, as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
18 August 2008: Ceased, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Service in The Parkway loop replaced by occasional diversions of 885.

CAMPBELLTOWN – GLEN ALPINE – AMBARVALE
18 August 2008: New route incorporating 891 and Crispsparkle Dr leg of 887, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 887
CAMPBELLTOWN – AMBARVALE – ROSEMEADOW – ST HELENS PARK SOUTH
By 25 December 1991: Campbelltown – Ambarvale renumbered from 888.  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 889/7.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
7 December 2002: Extended to Rosemeadow (some trips further extended to St Helens Park South).  Occasional trips provided by 890 buses.  Service to Dickens Rd provided by diversion of 890.  Sunday trips introduced on 887; only night trips run by 889/7.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
6 December 2003: Extended from Rosemeadow around new St Helens Park South loop (Kellerman Dr & Copperfield Dr).
18 August 2008: Ceased.  Service in Crispsparkle Dr provided by 886 (rerouted from 891).  Service to Rosemeadow and St Helens Park South provided by additional frequency on 888 (renumbered from 889).  All as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – APPIN – WOLLONGONG.
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 890, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 888
CAMPBELLTOWN – AMBARVALE
29 May 1985: Renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 887/8.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
By 25 December 1991: Renumbered 887.  888 reserved by STA for special routes.

CAMPBELLTOWN – AMBARVALE – ROSEMEADOW – ST HELENS PARK SOUTH
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 889, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).  888 provided service throughout the week; no combined route at night.

Route 889
CAMPBELLTOWN – ROSEMEADOW – ST HELENS PARK SOUTH
29 May 1985: Renumbered from Campbelltown – Rosemeadow part of 93 [1925 number].  Rosemeadow terminus at Ophelia St.  Night & Sunday trips provided by combined route 887/8 & later 887/9.  Operated by Campbelltown Transit Co (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
By 25 December 1991: Extended from Ophelia St to Copperfield Dr/Appin Rd.
By 26 April 1992: Extended from Copperfield Dr/Appin Rd to Kellerman Dr/Crommelin Cres.
7 December 2002: Extended along Kellerman Dr from Crommelin Cres to St Helens Park Dr.  Sunday trips introduced on 889; only night trips run by 889/7.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
6 December 2003: Rerouted around new St Helens Park South loop (Kellerman Dr & Copperfield Dr).
18 August 2008: Renumbered 888, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – MENANGLE
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 892, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).

Route 890
CAMPBELLTOWN – APPIN – WOLLONGONG
29 May 1985: Campbelltown – Appin renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Campbelltown Transit (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
23 June 1991:  W19, Campbelltown – Wollongong (which had been restricted from carrying passengers wholly between Campbelltown & Appin), transferred from Farmborough Coaches to Busways Campbelltown.  (Prefix “W” denotes route in the Wollongong transport district)
26 April 1992: W19 & 890 amalgamated as 890, Campbelltown – Appin – Wollongong (without travelling restriction between Campbelltown & Appin).
7 December 2002: Some trips rerouted via Crispsparkle Dr in conjunction with 887.  Some trips rerouted via Dickens Rd, replacing part of 887.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 
18 August 2008: Renumbered 887, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN VALE – CAMDEN
CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN VALE – HARRINGTON PARK
18 August 2008: Renumbered from equivalent parts of 894, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Route within Harrington Park altered as a result of new roads opening.  Operated by Busways Camden (Rowe family).

Route 891
CAMPBELLTOWN – GLEN ALPINE
CAMPBELLTOWN – GLEN ALPINE – MENANGLE
CAMPBELLTOWN – MENANGLE
29 May 1985: Campbelltown – Menangle (not via Glen Alpine) renumbered from part of 93 [1925 number].  Operated by Campbelltown Transit (Rowe family).
1989: Operator’s name changed to Busways Campbelltown.
20 June 1991:  Diverted into new estate of Glen Alpine.
7 December 2002: Altered to Campbelltown – Glen Alpine only, but route expanded within Glen Alpine, due to increased population & new roads in that suburb.  Campbelltown – Menangle trips renumbered 892.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
18 August 2008: Renumbered 886 and rerouted in Glen Alpine and through Ambarvale area, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – MT ANNAN SOUTH
18 August 2008: New route, replacing 894 in Currans Hill and partly replacing 896 in Mt Annan, and extending to new part of Mt Annan, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Camden (Rowe family).

Route 892
CAMPBELLTOWN – MENANGLE
7 December 2002: Campbelltown – Menangle trips renumbered from 891 as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.  Operated by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family).
18 August 2008: Renumbered 889, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN VALE
18 August 2008: New route running in an anti-clockwise loop through Narellan Vale & Mt Annan, replacing 894 along Holdsworth Dr & partly replacing 896 along Welling Dr, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Camden (Rowe family).

Route 893
CAMPBELLTOWN – BLAIR ATHOL
7 December 2002: Commenced by Busways Campbelltown (Rowe family) to new suburb.  Some morning trips ran Blair Athol – Campbelltown (west side).
18 August 2008: Incorporated into 879, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

NARELLAN – CAMDEN via Springs Rd
18 August 2008: Renumbered from 897, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.  Operated by Busways Camden (Rowe family).  Now through-routed with either 890 or 891 to/from Campbelltown.

Route 894
CAMPBELLTOWN – CURRANS HILL – NARELLAN VALE – CAMDEN
CAMPBELLTOWN – CURRANS HILL – NARELLAN VALE – HARRINGTON PARK
CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN – HARRINGTON PARK
24 July 1993: Campbelltown – Currans Hill – Narellan Vale commenced by Busways Macarthur (Rowe family).
6 December 1997:  Route in Currans Hill altered as a result of opening of extension of Tramway Dr. 
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Rerouted through Currans Hill North, along part of 899 in this area.  Some daytime trips extended to Camden, partly replacing 896 trips between Narellan & Camden at those times.  Trips terminating at Narellan Vale rerouted to run in loop via Waterworth Dr & Holdsworth Dr.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 
18 November 2006: Some 894 trips extended from Narellan to Harrington Park, replacing that section of 896.  898 trips (Campbelltown – Harrington Park direct via Narellan Rd, peak hours only) also renumbered 894.  Route in Harrington Park altered in line with expansion of suburb.  Part of a rearrangement of 894 & 896.
18 August 2008: Renumbered and partly rerouted:

• Campbelltown – Narellan Vale – Camden renumbered part of 890;
• Campbelltown – Narellan Vale – Harrington Park renumbered part of 890; route within Harrington Park altered as a result of new roadways opened;
• Campbelltown –Harrington Park direct via Narellan Rd renumbered back to 898;
• Service to Currans Hill provided by 891;

All as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN – CAMDEN – BRIDGEWATER ESTATE (Camden Park)
12 October 2009:  New route, extending to a new estate beyond terminal loop of 895 at Camden South, commenced by Busways Camden (Rowe family), as a result of the Growth Buses programme.

Route 894X
CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN – CAMDEN – BRIDGEWATER ESTATE (Camden Park)
12 October 2009:  New peak hour route, extending to a new estate beyond terminal loop of 895 at Camden South, running express via Camden Bypass, commenced by Busways Camden (Rowe family), as a result of the Growth Buses programme.

Route 895
CAMPBELLTOWN – NARELLAN – CAMDEN – CAMDEN SOUTH
Including occasional diversions via Catherine Field
31 January 1989: Renumbered from 145 [1925 number].  Operated by Macarthur Coaches (Rowe family).  Occasional trips diverted via Catherine Field.
1989-90: Operator’s name changed to Busways Macarthur (Rowe family).
25 December 1991: Diversions via Catherine Field altered to separate trips, Campbelltown – Catherine Field & Camden – Catherine Field, & renumbered 899.
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Route altered in Elderslie area to replace 896, as part of general reorganisation of 878-899.
18 August 2008: Rerouted via Lodges Rd between Narellan & Elderslie (new housing area), as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

Route 896
CAMPBELLTOWN – MT ANNAN – CAMDEN
CAMPBELLTOWN – MT ANNAN – CATHERINE FIELD
CAMPBELLTOWN – MT ANNAN – HARRINGTON PARK
31 January 1989: Occasional journeys, Camden – Richardson Rd/Lodges Rd commenced by Macarthur Coaches.
1989-90: Operator’s name changed to Busways Macarthur (Rowe family).
19 September 1990: Extended from Richardson Rd/Lodges Rd to Campbelltown.  Monday to Saturday service provided.  Rerouted from Narellan Rd via Holdsworth Dr & Welling Dr to/from McEwen Circ.
By 26 April 1992: Welling Dr diversion extended from McEwen Circ to end of Welling Dr (location of current The Cascades roundabout).
9 November 1996: Extended along full length of Welling Dr, then via Richardson Rd, Mouatt & Queen Sts to Narellan, then via Narellan Rd, Hilder St, Harrington St, Lowe Cres, Templeton Rd, Merino Dr & Macarthur Rd.  Only occasional journeys then ran via Richardson & Springs Rds.
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Altered to the west & north of Narellan to become:

• Campbelltown – Harrington Park (full time).  This became main service to Harrington Park, replacing 898, except for certain peak hour trips.
• Campbelltown – Catherine Field (occasional trips), replacing 899 trips between these two points on a new route.
• Some trips at night & Sundays continued to run Campbelltown – Camden South at times when 895 does not run.

Trips between Narellan & Camden via Springs Rd renumbered 897.  All as part of general reorganisation of 878-899. 
18 November 2006: Altered to Campbelltown – Gundungarra Reserve, with certain trips extended to Narellan shops or Camden South or Catherine Field.  Some 894 trips extended from Narellan to Harrington Park, replacing that section of 896.  All as part of a rearrangement of 894 & 896.
18 August 2008: Campbelltown – Gundungarra Reserve replaced by 891 & 892.  Service between Gundungarra Reserve and Narellan shops provided by 890.  Service to Camden South provided entirely by 895.  Service to Catherine Field provided by 898.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 15. 

Route 897
NARELLAN – CURRANS HILL
6 November 1995: Commenced by Busways Macarthur (Rowe family) upon opening of Narellan Town Centre.
6 December 1997:  Route in Currans Hill altered as a result of opening of Tramway Dr.
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Most of route replaced by rerouting of 894, as part of a general reorganisation of 878-899. 

NARELLAN – CAMDEN via Springs Rd
7 December 2002: Occasional trips on 896 between Narellan & Camden via Springs Rd renumbered 897.  Through-routed with either 894 or 896 to/from Campbelltown.  Operated by Busways Camden (Rowe family).  All as part of a general reorganisation of 878-899.
18 August 2008: Renumbered 893, as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

Route 898
CAMPBELLTOWN – HARRINGTON PARK – CATHERINE FIELD via Narellan Rd
CAMPBELLTOWN – HARRINGTON PARK via Narellan Rd
26 July 1995: Commenced by Busways Macarthur (Rowe family) to new suburb.
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
7 December 2002: Most trips to Harrington Park rerouted via Mt Annan & renumbered part of 896.  But limited number of peak hour trips running via Narellan Rd direct retained this number (898).  All as part of a general reorganisation of 878-899. 
18 November 2006: Renumbered part of 894 (although route generally unaltered).
18 August 2008: Number reinstated for peak hour trips Campbelltown – Harrington Park via Narellan Rd direct, but some trips extended from Harrington Park to Catherine Field.  Route within Harrington Park altered as a result of new roadways opened.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 15.

Route 899
CAMDEN – CATHERINE FIELD
CAMPBELLTOWN – CATHERINE FIELD
Catherine Field terminus located at former El Caballo Blanco
25 December 1991: Campbelltown – Catherine Field & Camden – Catherine Field renumbered from part of 895.
17 April 1998:  Operator’s name changed to Busways Camden (Rowe family).
20 December 2000: Weekday trips on Campbelltown – Catherine Field rerouted through Currans Hill North (new residential development).
7 December 2002: Campbelltown – Catherine Field trips rerouted via Mt Annan & renumbered part of 896.  899 used for Camden – Catherine Field trips only.  All as part of a general reorganisation of 878-899. 

PICTON – WOLLONGONG
1 March 1993: Limited service commenced by Picton Coaches (George Lee).  Duplicated route number for Campbelltown & Camden to Catherine Field. 
Approx 1995-6: Ceased.

Route 900
CAMPBELLTOWN – PICTON – YANDERRA – BUXTON
By 22 June 1992: Previously country route given number in Sydney Region Route Number System.  Operated by Picton Coaches (George Lee).
29 March 2000:  Picton Coaches transferred to John A Gilbert group.
November 2001: Trips south of Picton renumbered as:

• 911 Picton – Yanderra via Remembrance Dr
• 912 Picton – Yanderra via Thirlmere
• 913 Picton – Buxton via Tahmoor
• 914 Picton – Buxton via Thirlmere

900 then became Campbelltown – Picton, with off-peak trips running Narellan – Picton.
By 2004:  Operator’s name changed to Picton Buslines.
Note: Use of 900 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

LIVERPOOL – BANKSTOWN – STRATHFIELD – BURWOOD
18 September 2006: Amalgamation of 860 & 486, plus extended from Strathfield to Burwood (Westfield), as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

“CONNEXTOR” weekend loop in the Hurstville-Sutherland area
2002-3: Buses on this route are reported to have displayed 900 on destination signs.  But the route is believed to have been numbered 976 for timetable purposes (see 976 for further details).

Route 901
PICTON – WILTON – DOUGLAS PARK
By 24 July 2004: Commenced by Picton Buslines (John A Gilbert group).
Note: Use of 901 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

LIVERPOOL – MOOREBANK VILLAGE – WATTLE GROVE – HOLSWORTHY
18 September 2006: Renumbered from 863 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 902
PARRAMATTA – VILLAWOOD – BANKSTOWN
29 July 1987: Parramatta – Villawood renumbered from 186 [1925 number].  Operated by Delwood Coaches.
2 April 1992:  Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 August 1993: Most trips rerouted through Harris Park instead of Church St.
17 December 1995: Amalgamated with 21 [1925 number], Villawood – Bankstown, as 902, Parramatta – Villawood – Bankstown.  All trips via Harris Park.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Connex NSW.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
18 September 2006: Renumbered 907, rerouted from Hume Hwy via Johnston Rd, Bass Hill & Bass Hill Plaza, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

LIVERPOOL – HAMMONDVILLE – HOLSWORTHY
18 September 2006: Renumbered from main service of 862 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 902X
HOLSWORTHY – VOYAGER POINT – SANDY POINT
18 September 2006: Renumbered from equivalent part of 863, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 903
MERRYLANDS – GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE (Sundays only)
PARRAMATTA – GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE loop via Excelsior St & Blaxcell St
PARRAMATTA – GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE via Excelsior St
29 July 1987: Parramatta – Granville – South Granville renumbered from 96 [1925 number].  Operated by Delwood Coaches.
2 April 1992:  Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 August 1993: Altered to run in loop south of Granville, outwards via Blaxcell St & in via Excelsior St, as part of a reorganisation of 903, 904, 905 & 910.  Sunday service, Merrylands – Granville – South Granville (loop outwards via Blaxcell St & in via Excelsior St).
17 December 1995:  Reverted to running Parramatta – Granville – South Granville via Excelsior St.  Sunday service provided by 905.
December 2002: Altered to run from Granville via Excelsior St to South Granville & return via Blaxcell St (almost the reverse of 905).
1 January 2005: Transferred to Connex NSW.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Replaced by new 906 in Excelsior St, by 910 in Blaxcell St & parts of 909 in Rosehill as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

LIVERPOOL – CHIPPING NORTON via Newbridge Rd
18 September 2006: Renumbered from 861 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 904
GRANVILLE – CAMPBELL HILL RD, SOUTH GRANVILLE via Blaxcell St
29 July 1987:  Renumbered from 98 [1925 number].  Operated by Delwood Coaches.
2 April 1992:  Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 August 1993: Amalgamated with 903 to form 903, Parramatta – Granville – South Granville (loop south of Granville, outwards via Blaxcell St & in via Excelsior St) as part of a reorganisation of 903, 904, 905 & 910.

PARRAMATTA – AUBURN – LIDCOMBE
17 December 1995: Renumbered from 405.  Rerouted via Church St between Parramatta & Granville, instead of Harris Park.  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
4 January 1999: Replaced by:

• 655 Parramatta – Homebush Bay via Parramatta Rd
• 906 Auburn – Lidcombe – Homebush Bay

20 December 2000: Route reinstated in anticipation of cessation of 655 & 906 from 4 January 2001, following conclusion of 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Connex NSW.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Auburn – Parramatta part replaced by part of new 909 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Remainder of route not replaced.

LIVERPOOL – LANSVALE – FAIRFIELD
18 September 2006: New route, replacing most of old 817, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 905
GRANVILLE – BOUNDARY RD, SOUTH GRANVILLE via Clyde St
GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE – MERRYLANDS
MERRYLANDS – GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE (loop, out via Excelsior St & return via Blaxcell St)
29 July 1987:  Granville – Boundary Rd, South Granville renumbered from 105 [1925 number].  910 also provided service over same section of route.  Operated by Delwood Coaches.
28 May 1990: Peak hour & Saturday morning trips remained as Granville – Boundary Rd, South Granville & previously unnumbered off-peak trips Granville – South Granville – Merrylands (via Clyde, Blaxcell & Excelsior Sts) numbered 905.  Saturday afternoon & Sunday trips extended from Boundary Rd to Campbell Hill & Barbers Rds.
2 April 1992:  Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 August 1993: Altered to Merrylands – Granville – South Granville (loop, out via Excelsior St & return via Blaxcell St) as part of reorganisation of 903, 904, 905 & 910.  Service along Clyde St entirely provided by 910.
17 December 1995: Altered to Granville – South Granville – Merrylands, but via a different route compared with timetable of 28 May 1990 in a further reorganisation of 903 & 905.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Replaced by 906 along Excelsior St & 910 along Blaxcell St as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

BANKSTOWN – GEORGES HALL – VILLAWOOD – FAIRFIELD
18 September 2006: New route commenced, replacing 937 along Marion St, part of 818 between Bass Hill & Fairfield & part of 817 between Villawood & Fairfield, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 906
AUBURN – LIDCOMBE – NEWINGTON – OLYMPIC PARK WHF – OLYMPIC PARK
4 January 1999: Commenced by Baxter’s Bus Lines, partly replacing 904.
2 January 2001:  Replaced by:

• Extension of STA 401 from Olympic Park to Newington & Olympic Park Whf.
• Reinstatement of 904 from 20 December 2000, following conclusion of 2000 Olympic & Paralympic Games.

PARRAMATTA – GUILDFORD – FAIRFIELD via Excelsior St
18 September 2006: New route commenced, replacing part of 903 & 905 along Excelsior St & part of 907 in Guildford as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 907
GUILDFORD – CHESTER HILL
September 1996:  Renumbered from 84 [1925 number].  Operated by Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Replaced partly by new 916 & parts of 906 & 910 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

PARRAMATTA – VILLAWOOD – BANKSTOWN
18 September 2006: Renumbered from 902, but rerouted direct via Church St & Woodville Rd (NOT via Granville Station) & via Johnston Rd & Bass Hill Plaza instead of part of Hume Hwy, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 908
BANKSTOWN – SEFTON – CHESTER HILL
September 1996:  Renumbered from 73 [1925 number].  Operated by Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of 910 between Bankstown & Chester Hill, part of 908 in Sefton area & part of 911 between Chester Hill & Boundary Rd as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

BANKSTOWN – AUBURN – MERRYLANDS
18 September 2006: As a result of MoT review of Region 13, new route commenced, replacing parts of 908, 910, 919 & 921.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 909
PARRAMATTA – AUBURN – REGENTS PARK – BANKSTOWN
18 September 2006:  New route commenced, replacing parts of 904, 918, 919 & 921 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 910
MERRYLANDS – GRANVILLE – SOUTH GRANVILLE (Sundays only)
PARRAMATTA – CHESTER HILL – BANKSTOWN
General note:  Timetables suggest that 910 had become an “all stops” route by 1987.  By the early 1990s, it was no longer regarded as a “Red Arrow” route, as its predecessor 320 had started life.
29 July 1987: Parramatta – Bankstown renumbered from 320.  Operated jointly by Delwood Coaches & Chester Hill Transit.  905 also provided service over same route between Granville & Boundary Rd, South Granville.
By 1988:  Joint owners were Delwood Coaches & Auburn Bus Co (Stephen Todd & Barry Briggs).
9 October 1989: Auburn Bus Service transferred to Ian Barden & Associates.
25 July 1990:  Auburn Bus Services transferred its half share to Delwood, leaving Delwood the sole owner, with travelling restrictions between Chester Hill & Bankstown.
2 April 1992:  Transferred to Baxter’s Bus Lines.
By 1 August 1993:  Rerouted between South Granville & Chester Hill entirely via Hector St instead of Priam St.  910 became sole route between Granville & South Granville via Clyde St.  Saturday afternoon trips ran Granville – Boundary Rd only, connecting at Boundary Rd with 73 buses to/from Bankstown.  Sunday trips ran Merrylands – Granville – South Granville (loop, out via Blaxcell St & return via Clyde St).
17 December 1995: Shortened to Parramatta – Chester Hill.  Again rerouted between South Granville & Chester Hill, this time via Hector, Ellis & Priam Sts.  Sunday trips ran Parramatta – Boundary Rd, South Granville.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
19 February 2006: Rerouted within Parramatta CBD upon opening of new Parramatta Transport Interchange.
18 September 2006: Replaced by parts of 908, new 910 (see next entry) & 911 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

PARRAMATTA – GRANVILLE – CHESTER HILL – BANKSTOWN
18 September 2006:  New route, replacing parts of 903, 905, 908 & previous 910 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 911
PICTON – YANDERRA via Remembrance Dr

November 2001:  Renumbered from part of 900.  Operated by Picton Coaches (John A Gilbert).
Between 2001 & 2004:  Operator name changed to Picton Buslines.
Note: Use of 911 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

AUBURN – CHESTER HILL – GEORGES HALL – BANKSTOWN
18 September 2006:  New route commenced, replacing parts of 910, 917 & 936, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 912
PICTON – YANDERRA via Thirlmere
November 2001:  Renumbered from part of 900.  Operated by Picton Coaches (John A Gilbert).
Between 2001 & 2004:  Operator name changed to Picton Buslines.
Note: Use of 912 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

LIDCOMBE – BANKSTOWN via Botanica Estate & Rookwood Rd
18 September 2006:  New route commenced, replacing parts of 918 & 919 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Veolia Transport.
14 December 2009: 912 & 925 amalgamated as 925, Lidcombe – Bankstown – East Hills.

Route 913
PICTON – BUXTON via Tahmoor

November 2001:  Renumbered from part of 900.  Operated by Picton Coaches (John A Gilbert).
Between 2001 & 2004:  Operator name changed to Picton Buslines.
Note: Use of 913 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

STRATHFIELD – BANKSTOWN via Norfolk Rd & Hillcrest Ave
18 September 2006:  New route commenced, replacing parts of 485 & 486 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 914
PICTON – BUXTON via Thirlmere
November 2001:  Renumbered from part of 900.  Operated by Picton Coaches (John A Gilbert).
Between 2001 & 2004:  Operator name changed to Picton Buslines.
Note: Use of 914 duplicated as from 18 September 2006 when the route in the next entry commenced.

STRATHFIELD – GREENACRE
18 September 2006:  New route commenced, replacing 484 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 915
LIDCOMBE – CUMBERLAND COLLEGE [now Uni of Sydney, Cumberland campus]
1 February 1990: Unnumbered route given number in Sydney Region Route Number System & transferred from Westlink to E Street Bus Lines (Bob Taylor).
Mid February 1991: Transferred to Crossley Bus lines.
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First (Thelkeld family).
1 February 2007: Transferred to Veolia Transport.

Route 916
AUBURN – BLAXCELL ST, SOUTH GRANVILLE
31 July 1985: Renumbered from 239 [1925 number].  Operated by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 December 1997: Rerouted via Park, Chiswick & Chisholm Rds, replacing part of 918, as part of reorganisation of 916-9.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First (Threlkeld family).
27 July 2003: Replaced by rerouting of 917 in a general reorganisation of 916-20.

CHESTER HILL – GUILDFORD
18 September 2006:  Replaced 907 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 917
AUBURN – REGENTS PARK – GUILDFORD
GUILDFORD – AUBURN – REGENTS PARK – LIDCOMBE
31 July 1985: Guildford – Auburn – Regents Park – Lidcombe, renumbered from an amalgamation of 5/149, 116 & 123 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
January 1993: Altered to Auburn – Regents Park – Guildford in a reorganisation of 917 & 918.
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 December 1997: Late Saturday afternoon & all-day Sunday services provided by combined “Link bus” covering 917/19/20.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First (Thelkeld family).
28 July 2003: Rerouted over 916 between Auburn & Clyde St, then via Clyde St to rejoin old route at Chiswick Rd in a general reorganisation of 916-20.  Link bus ceased.
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of 911 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 918
AUBURN – CUMBERLAND RD, SOUTH AUBURN
31 July 1985: Renumbered from 14 [1925 number].  Operated by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
By January 1993: Altered to Auburn – South Auburn – Auburn loop (mornings out via Chisholm Rd, return via Cumberland Rd; afternoons the reverse) in a reorganisation of 917 & 918.
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 December 1997: Replaced by rerouting of 916 & 919 in a reorganisation of 916-9.

AUBURN – REGENTS PARK – LIDCOMBE – AUBURN
28 July 2003: Replaced parts of 917, 919 & 920, as a large two-way loop in a general reorganisation of 916-20.  Operated by Transit First (Thelkeld family).  Combined 918/9 ran on Sundays.
18 September 2006: Partly replaced by part of 909 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 919
AUBURN – REGENTS PARK – BANKSTOWN
31 July 1985: Renumbered from an amalgamation of 13 & part of 125 south of Amy St [1925 numbers], connected between Regents Park & Rookwood Rd via Amy St.  Operated by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 December 1997:

• Rerouted via Cumberland, Albert, Chisholm & St Johns Rds, replacing part of 918 in a reorganisation of 916-9.
• Late Saturday afternoon & all-day Sunday services provided by combined “Link bus” covering 917/19/20.

7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First
28 July 2003: Altered in Berala & Regents Park to replace parts of 917 & 920, also rerouted via Potts Hill, replacing ceased 920 in a general reorganisation of 916-20.  Link bus ceased, but combined 918/9 ran on Sundays.
18 September 2006: Partly replaced by parts of 908 & 909 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 920
LIDCOMBE – POTTS HILL – BANKSTOWN
31 July 1985: Renumbered from 125 [1925 number], but rerouted through Potts Hill (part of 123 [1925 number]).  Operated by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
26 September 1996: Rerouted via Georges Ave, East St & Weeroona Rd, due to closure of Lidcombe State Hospital.
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
14 December 1997: Late Saturday afternoon & all-day Sunday services provided by combined “Link bus” covering 917/19/20.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First
27 July 2003: Ceased.  Partly replaced in general reorganisation by parts of 918 & 919.  (912 commenced running over a very similar route from 18/9/06.)

Route 921
LIDCOMBE – BERALA – REGENTS PARK – BANKSTOWN
12 March 1986: Berala – Regents Park – Bankstown commenced by Auburn Passenger Transport (part of the Highway Tours group – Jim Hill).
1987: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines.
December 1988: Transferred to Westlink (partnership of four business men, later reduced to two, who were John Clisdale & Hector Castrow).
25 July 1990: Transferred to Crossley Bus Lines (Colin Crossley & Eddie Hayman).
January 1993: Extended from Berala to Lidcombe.
29 January 1997: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
By 14 December 1997: Rerouted through Potts Hill.
7 July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
18 September 2006: Partly replaced by part of 909 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 922
BANKSTOWN – MILPERRA – EAST HILLS
27 February 1984: Renumbered from 22 [1925 number] (except between Milperra & Milperra Bge, which was replaced by 925) as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.  Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Rerouted via Amiens Ave, Milperra, replacing part of 925, as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 923
BANKSTOWN – PANANIA – PICNIC POINT via Kennedy St, Burns Rd, Picnic Point Rd & Lambeth St
27 February 1984: Renumbered from part of 23 [1925 number] as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.   Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Curtailed to run Bankstown – Panania, with occasional trips to Picnic Point as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  924 then became sole route in Lambeth St, but on a two-way service.

Route 924
BANKSTOWN – EAST HILLS – PICNIC POINT via Tower St
27 February 1984: Renumbered from part of 23 [1925 number] as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.   Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
13 May 1987: Rerouted via Marshall St & Hoskins Ave, Bankstown, instead of Chapel Rd, replacing part of 927.  Rerouted via Gibson Ave, Turvey St, Mackenzie & Doyle Rds instead of The River Rd direct, replacing part of 926.
13 May 1987: Shortened to terminate at Freda & Lambeth Sts instead of Henry Lawson Dr & Carinya Rd, Picnic Point.  Rerouted along Marshall St instead of 927.
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
August 2002: Altered to run in loop from Panania Stn out via Lambeth St to Freda St, then return via existing route.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Large terminal loop between Panania & East Hills altered to run on a two-way basis via Lambeth & Freda Sts, Lucas & Lehn Rds & Broe Ave (no longer a loop), thus providing all service in Lambeth St.  Service along Park Rd then provided by new 925.  Service along Gibson Ave & Turvey St not replaced.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 925
MILPERRA – BANKSTOWN
MILPERRA – ROSELANDS
MILPERRA BRIDGE – REVESBY HEIGHTS
27 February 1984: Milperra Bridge – Revesby Heights, replacing parts of 22 & 137, commenced as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.  Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
13 May 1987: Altered to run Milperra – Revesby Heights (weekday peak hours) & Milperra – Roselands (off-peak & Saturdays), all trips running via Padstow (replacing part of 926).  Milperra – Milperra Bridge ceased apart from school trips.
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
10 January 1990:  Ceased to run between Revesby & Revesby Heights, this section continuing to be served by 926 & altered to run to Bankstown instead.  Rerouted away from Panania Stn & between Revesby & Roselands direct via The River & Canterbury Rds instead of Padstow Stn.  Most journeys ran Milperra – Bankstown.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Partly replaced by 922 & partly by new 925 (see next entry) as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

LIDCOMBE – BANKSTOWN – CONDELL PARK – PANANIA – EAST HILLS
18 September 2006: New route, Bankstown – Condell Park – Panania – East Hills, replacing parts of 924, 925, 926, 930 & 935 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.  Certain trips ran Bankstown – Bankstown Hospital.  Operated by Veolia Transport.
14 December 2009: 912 & 925 amalgamated as 925, Lidcombe – Bankstown – Condell Park – Panania – East Hills.  Certain trips continue to run Bankstown – Bankstown Hospital or Lidcombe – Bankstown Hospital. 

Route 926
BANKSTOWN – BANKSTOWN HOSPITAL – REVESBY HEIGHTS – PADSTOW
27 February 1984: Bankstown – Bankstown Hospital – Revesby Heights renumbered from parts of 38, as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.  Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
13 May 1987: Rerouted via Queen St, Revesby (partly replacing diversions of 923 via Sherwood St) instead of Mackenzie & Doyle Rds (replaced by 924 & 925).
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
18 September 2006: Altered to replace part of 930, then direct via The River Rd (although diverting via Revesby shops) & not via Padstow.  Service in Northam Ave, Bankstown, Sphnix Ave & Howard Rd, Revesby not replaced.  Service in Queen St, Revesby replaced by new 925.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 13.
8 December 2008: Weekday off-peak services extended from Revesby Heights to Padstow to replace rerouting of S5.

Route 927
BANKSTOWN – ONE TREE POINT
27 February 1984: Renumbered from 24 [1925 number].  Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill). 
16 December 1985:  Rerouted via Marshall St & Hoskins Ave, Bankstown, instead of Chapel Rd, replacing part of 176 [1925 number], which ceased.
13 May 1987: Rerouted back to Chapel St, Bankstown; service in Marshall St & Hoskins Ave being replaced by 924.
November 1988: Transferred to Revesby Bus & Coach Service (Colin Crossley).
April 1996: Operator’s name altered to Crossley Bus Lines.
26 November 2001: Transferred to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport

Route 928
EAST HILLS – ROSELANDS
27 February 1984: Unnumbered East Hills – Roselands given route number as part of reorganisation of South Western’s South Bankstown routes.  Operated by South Western Coach Lines (Max Holman).
6 March 1985: Transferred to Highway Tours (Jim Hill).
13 May 1987: Padstow – Roselands section replaced by 925.  Remainder not directly replaced, but most streets served variously by 923, 924, 926 & 927, although to different destinations.

Route 930
BANKSTOWN – BANKSTOWN SHOWGOUND
17 December 1995: Renumbered from 20 [1925 number].  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Transit First (Thelkeld family).
18 September 2006: Replaced by parts of new 925 & 926 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 932
BANKSTOWN – DENMAN RD, GEORGES HALL
17 December 1995: Renumbered from part of 21 [1925 number].  Operated by Baxter’s Bus Lines.
1 January 2005: Transferred to Transit First (Threlkeld family).
18 September 2006: Replaced by parts of 902 & 911 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 935
BANKSTOWN – CONDELL PARK
12 January 1992: Renumbered from part of 25 [1925 number].  Operated by West Bankstown Bus Service.
5 May 2003: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of new 925 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 936
BANKSTOWN – REX RD & BAMBIL ST, YAGOONA WEST
12 January 1992: Renumbered from part of 25 [1925 number].  Operated by West Bankstown Bus Service.
5 May 2003: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of 911 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 937
BANKSTOWN – GEORGES HALL
12 January 1992: Renumbered from part of 25 [1925 number].  Operated by West Bankstown Bus Service.
5 May 2003: Transferred to Westway Bus & Coach Service (Threlkeld family).
July 2003: Operator’s name changed to Transit First.
18 September 2006: Replaced by part of 905 as a result of MoT review of Region 13.

Route 939
BANKSTOWN – GREENACRE
22 March 2010: as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 940
HUSTVILLE – ROSELANDS – PUNCHBOWL – BANKSTOWN
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 33 [1925 number], but rerouted between Forest Rd, Penshurst & Bonds Rd, Riverwood to replace part of part of 29 [1925 number].  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.
22 March 2010: Altered in a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5, as a result of MoT review of Region 5 – see following entry.

HUSTVILLE – RIVERWOOD – PUNCHBOWL – BANKSTOWN via Penshurst St, Cullens Rd & Wattle St
22 March 2010: In a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5 as a result of MoT review of Region 5, 940 altered particularly between Riverwood & Bankstown (no longer via Roselands) and also replaced parts of 944/5.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 941
HUSTVILLE – ROSELANDS – PUNCHBOWL – CHULLORA – BANKSTOWN
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 244 [1925 number], but rerouted via Baumans Rd & Gardnina St, Narwee to replace part of 29 [1925 number].  Also rerouted via old 189 [1925 number] between Greenacre & Bankstown.  942 replaced old 189 in this section.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 942
LUGARNO – ROSELANDS – PUNCHBOWL – GREENACRE – BANKSTOWN
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 189 [1925 number], but rerouted via old 244 [1925 number] between Greenacre & Bankstown.  941 replaced old 244 in this section.  944 replaced route through Riverwood housing estate (Kentucky Av).  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.
22 March 2010: Altered in a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5, as a result of MoT review of Region 5 – see following entry.

LUGARNO – ROSELANDS – LAKEMBA – NORTH BELMORE – CAMPSIE
22 March 2010: In a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5 as a result of MoT review of Region 5, altered to run to Campsie instead of Bankstown, replacing parts of 447 & 451.  Service in Greenacre replaced by new 939 & S14.  Service between Riverwood & Punchbowl replaced by parts of 941 & 944.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 943
HURSTVILLE – LUGARNO
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 108 [1925 number].  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 944
MORTDALE – PUNCHBOWL – ROSELANDS
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 36 [1925 number], but rerouted via Clarendon & Shenstone Sts, Riverwood to replace part of 29 [1925 number].  Also rerouted via Riverwood housing estate (previously 189).  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.
22 March 2010: In a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5, as a result of MoT review of Region 5 – see following entry.

BANKSTOWN – PUNCHBOWL – ROSELANDS – RIVERWOOD – MORTDALE – HURSTVILLE
22 March 2010: Extended from Punchbowl to Bankstown, replacing 940 in that area, in a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5.  Extended from Mortdale to Hurstville.  Replaced by 940/5 in Cullens Rd area.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 945
MORTDALE – RIVERWOOD – BANKSTOWN
18 August 1997: Renumbered from 188 [1925 number].  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.
22 March 2010: In a rearrangement of 940/2/4/5, as a result of MoT review of Region 5 – see following entry.

BANKSTOWN – RIVERWOOD – MORTDALE – HURSTVILLE
22 March 2010: Made more direct as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Areas no longer served replaced by parts of 940/4.  Extended from Mortdale to Hurstville.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 946
BANKSTOWN – GREENACRE – LAKEMBA – ROSELANDS – HURSTVILLE
22 March 2010: New route, replacing most of 447 and 450 along King Georges Rd, as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 947
KOGARAH – RAMSGATE – HURSTVILLE – PEAKHURST
29 April 1997: Renumbered from combined 32 & 113 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Peakhurst Bus Co (Saint family).
21 December 1998: Route split into two:

• Hurstville – Peakhurst, transferred to Punchbowl Bus Co, becoming part of 451.
• Kogarah – Ramsgate – Hurstville, transferred to Southtrans, continuing as 947.

27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
By November 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport

Route 948
HURSTVILLE – PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN
12 October 1992: Renumbered from 88 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
By November 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
22 July 2002: Weekend services between Hurstville & Padstow replaced by Connextor (understood to be 976).  At those times, trips on remainder of route, Padstow – Bankstown, designated 948L in timetable.
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.

Route 948L
PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN
See 948.

Route 950
HURSTVILLE – CONNELLS POINT – HURSTVILLE GROVE – OATLEY (nights & Sundays only)
1 April 1996: Combined trips following 74, 106, 115, 117 & 118 [1925 numbers].  Operated jointly by Premier Coaches, Moore’s Tours (Trevor Moore) & AJ Moore.
5 December 1999: Renumbered part of 954.  Premier Coaches no longer one of joint operators.

Route 953
HURSTVILLE – OATLEY`
1 April 1996 [?]: Renumbered from 146 [1925 number].  Operated by Moore’s Tours (Trevor Moore).
5 December 1999: Renumbered part of 954.

HURSTVILLE – KYLE BAY – CONNELLS POINT
22 December 2004: Renumbered from combined 74/106 [1925 numbers] & transferred from Archie Moore to Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 954
HURSTVILLE – CONNELLS POINT – HURSTVILLE GROVE – OATLEY
HURSTVILLE – HURSTVILLE GROVE
HURSTVILLE – OATLEY – OATLEY BAY – GUNGAH BAY – MORTDALE
1 April 1996 [?]: Hurstville – Hurstville Grove renumbered from 115 [1925 number].  Operated by Moore’s Tours (Trevor Moore).
5 December 1999: 117, 118 [1925 numbers], 950 & 953 absorbed into 954.  Routes then became Hustville – Hurstville Grove & Hurstville – Oatley (some trips to either Herbert & Rosa Sts or Gungah Bay & Mulga Rds, but some weekday peak trips further extended beyond Herbert & Rosa Sts to Algernon & Clifton Sts & beyond Gungah Bay & Mulga Rds to Lansdowne Pde & Baker St; also some peak trips to Yarran & Victory Rds; also some trips to Mortdale).
22 December 2004: Transferred to Punchbowl Bus Co after Moore’s Tours gave notice to discontinue contract with Ministry of Transport.  Routes beyond Oatley Stn to Oatley West and Rosa & Herbert Sts standardized.  Trips to Mortdale ceased (or possibly became school trips?).
22 March 2010: Curtailed to run Hurstville – Hurstville Grove as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Hurstville – Oatley trips renumbered 955.

Route 955
HURSTVILLE – OATLEY – MORTDALE
22 March 2010: Hurstville – Oatley trips (including trips to Oatley West and Rosa & Herbert Sts) on 954 renumbered 955 and extended to Mortdale as a result of MoT review of Region 5.  Operated by Punchbowl Bus Co.

Route 958
HURSTVILLE – CARSS PARK – KOGARAH – ROCKDALE PLAZA
HURSTVILLE – GEORGE & WEST STS
2 March 1992 [?]: Hurstville – Carss Park & Hurstville – George & West Sts renumbered from 109 [1925 number].  Operated by Carss Park Charter Tours (O’Nains family).
29 December 1993:  Transferred to Southtrans (Deane family).
26 September 1994: Hurstville – Carss Park & Hurstville – George & West Sts amalgamated with 121 to become 958, Hurstville – Carss Park – Kogarah.  Separate trips to George & West Sts ceased.
20 October 1997: Extended from Kogarah to Rockdale Plaza, but extension soon after suspended due to a “territory” dispute with STA.  Dispute later resolved and extension recommenced.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport

Route 959
HURSTVILLE – BALDFACE
2 March 1992 [?]: Renumbered from part of 114 [1925 number].  Operated by Carss Park Charter Tours (O’Nains family).
29 December 1993:  Transferred to Southtrans (Deane family).
26 September 1994: Off-peak & Saturday trips operated by a diversion of 971 & weekday night trips by a diversion of 970.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport

Route 960
SUTHERLAND – MENAI – PADSTOW
(Some trips diverted via Prince Edward Park)
16 November 1987: Renumbered from part of 237 [1925 number].  Operated by Menai Bus Service (family of the late Doug Smith).
17 August 1988:  Transferred to Deanes Coaches (Ron Deane).
July 1989:  Name of operator changed to Southtrans.
8 November 1989: Absorbed into 961 & 962.

MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – MENAI – LUCAS HEIGHTS [later renamed Barden Ridge] via Thomas Holt Village (later direct via The Kingsway)
26 September 1994: Sutherland – Menai – Lucas Heights trips renumbered from 963.  Rerouted via new Menai Marketplace.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
March 1997:  Rerouted via Carter Rd bus-only link instead of Old Illawarra Rd between Menai & Marsden Rd.
20 October 1997: Extended from Sutherland to Miranda via Thomas Holt Village, replacing 969.  960 exclusively served Prince Edward Park.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Weekend services between Sutherland & Menai replaced by Connextor (understood to be 976), leaving 960 as Menai – Barden Ridge at those times.  Trips to Prince Edward Park incorporated into extension of 964.
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Miranda – Barden Ridge service renumbered 961 and rerouted via The Kingsway direct (not Thomas Holt Village) as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Sutherland – Miranda via Thomas Holt Village section given (revived) route number 969.

Route 961
MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – MENAI – PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN via Prince Edward Park, Lucas Heights, Illawong &/or Alfords Pt
16 November 1987: Sutherland – Menai via Illawong (including Bignell St) or Alfords Pt renumbered from part of 237 [1925 number].  Operated by Menai Bus Service (family of the late Doug Smith).
17 August 1988:  Transferred to Deanes Coaches (Ron Deane).
July 1989:  Trading name of operator changed to Southtrans.
8 November 1989: 960, Sutherland – Menai – Padstow, absorbed into 961 & 962.  Selected trips extended from Padstow to Bankstown.  Lucas Heights diversion transferred from 962 & 963 to 961.  961 became Sutherland – Lucas Heights – Menai – Illawong – Padstow – Bankstown.
12 October 1992: Reorganisation of 100, 130, 961-3.  961 extended from Sutherland to Miranda via Thomas Holt Village.  Rerouted via Menai Centre [later Menai Marketplace].  Lucas Heights diversion transferred to 963.
26 September 1994: Shortened to operate only to Padstow, not Bankstown.  Rerouted between Sutherland & Miranda via Princes Hwy & The Kingsway instead of Thomas Holt Village.  Sutherland – Thomas Holt Village – Miranda replaced by 969.
20 October 1997: Absorbed into 962.

MENAI – HALL RD – ILLAWONG – ALFORDS PT
23 December 2002: New route to replace 962H to Hall Dr & diversions of 963 to Alfords Pt, commenced by Connex NSW.
12 May 2003: Hall Dr & Alfords Pt reverted to being served by diversions of 962/3.

MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – BARDEN RIDGE
28 May 2006: Renumbered from 960 as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 962
MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – MENAI –PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN via Prince Edward Park, Lucas Heights &/or Hall Rd
Extended from Miranda to Cronulla at weekends from 2009
16 November 1987: Sutherland – Menai via Prince Edward Park, Lucas Heights &/or Hall Rd renumbered from part of 237 [1925 number].  Operated by Menai Bus Service (family of the late Doug Smith).
17 August 1988:  Transferred to Deanes Coaches (Ron Deane).
July 1989:  Trading name of operator changed to Southtrans.
8 November 1989: Extended from Menai to Padstow, with certain trips further extended to Bankstown.  Also diverted via Alfords Point.
12 October 1992: Extended from Sutherland to Miranda via Thomas Holt Village.  Lucas Heights & Alfords Point diversion transferred to 963.  Operated Prince Edward Park diversion only during off-peak.
26 September 1994: Shortened to operate only to Padstow, not Bankstown.  Rerouted between Sutherland & Miranda Fair via Princes Hwy & The Kingsway instead of Thomas Holt Village.  Sutherland – Thomas Holt Village – Miranda replaced by 969.  Rerouted via new Menai Marketplace.  Trips to Prince Edward Park transferred to 965.
20 October 1997: Most trips on Miranda – Sutherland – Menai – Padstow operated via 962.  Some trips diverted via Alfords Pt.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Weekend services between Miranda & Padstow replaced by Connextor (understood to be numbered 976).  Menai – Hall Drive trips designated 962H in timetable.
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
28 May 2006: Re-extended from Padstow to Bankstown as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  All trips between Miranda & Bankstown now 962.
21 September 2009: Extended from Miranda to Cronulla at weekends (on 6-month trial). 

Route 962H
MENAI – HALL RD, MENAI
22 July 2002: Commenced by Connex NSW, replacing diversions of 962/963.
23 December 2002: Replaced by 961.

Route 963
MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – MENAI –PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN via Prince Edward Park, Lucas Heights, Hall Rd &/or Alfords Point
16 November 1987: Sutherland – Menai – Alfords Point via Prince Edward Park, Lucas Heights &/or Hall Rd renumbered from part of 237 [1925 number].  Operated by Menai Bus Service (family of the late Doug Smith).
17 August 1988:  Transferred to Deanes Coaches (Ron Deane).
July 1989:  Trading name of operator changed to Southtrans.
8 November 1989: Absorbed into 961 & 962.

SUTHERLAND – BANGOR (Yala Rd & Billa Rd loops)
18 February 1991: Commenced by Southtrans.  Mainly weekday peak hours to serve new areas of Bangor.
12 October 1992:  Renumbered 965.

MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – LUCAS HEIGHTS – ALFORDS POINT – PADSTOW – BANKSTOWN
PADSTOW – ILLAWONG (Bignell St)
12 October 1992:  New route introduced to denote trips with diversions via Lucas Heights & Alfords Point.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
26 September 1994: Lucas Heights diversion transferred to 960.  Rerouted via new Menai Marketplace.
20 October 1997: Altered to denote trips not via Illawong.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Route altered to Padstow – Menai – Illawong (Bignell St).  All weekday trips between Sutherland & Menai now known as 962.  Weekend services on both 962 & 963 between Miranda & Padstow replaced by Connextor (understood to be 976). 
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: All Miranda – Bankstown trips renumbered 962 as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Padstow – Bignell St trips remained as 963 (see next entry).

MENAI – ALFORDS POINT – PADSTOW (including diversion via Hall Dr)
PADSTOW – ILLAWONG (Bignell St)
28 May 2006: Menai – Alfords Point trips (weekday off-peak) & Padstow – Alfords Point – Menai trips (weekday peak hours) renumbered from 962.  Padstow – Bignell St trips remained as 963, but service only at weekday peak hours.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 10.

Route 964
JANNALI – BONNET BAY
PRINCE EDWARD PARK – SUTHERLAND – BONNET BAY – COMO WEST
SUTHERLAND – BONNET BAY
8 November 1989: Sutherland – Bonnet Bay commenced by Southtrans (Deane family).  (Suburb of Bonnet Bay never previously served by regular bus service.)
12 October 1992:  Altered to Jannali – Bonnet Bay & rerouted via Railway Cres instead of Tudar Rd, with only selected trips extended from Jannali to Sutherland.
20 October 1997: Altered to become Sutherland – Jannali – Bonnet Bay.  Most trips amalgamated with 966.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Sutherland – Prince Edward Park trips (previously part of 960) & 966 Sutherland – Como West incorporated into 964, altering route to Prince Edward Park – Sutherland – Bonnet Bay – Como West.  Probably from this date, Sutherland terminus moved from east side of station to west side & route between Sutherland & Jannali altered from Toronto Pde & Railway Cr (east side of railway) to Jannali Av (west side of railway).
12 May 2003: Route reverted to running Sutherland – Bonnet Bay.  Most Sutherland – Como West trips again numbered 966.  Sutherland – Prince Edward Park trips again numbered 965.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
28 May 2006: Jannali – Bonnet Bay amalgamated with 968 as a result of MoT review of Region 10.

Route 965
SUTHERLAND – PRINCE EDWARD PARK – BANGOR (Yala Rd & Billa Rd loops)
12 October 1992: Sutherland – Price Edward Park trips of 962 amalgamated with Sutherland – Bangor trips renumbered from part of 963.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
20 October 1997: Sutherland – Price Edward Park trips transferred to 960.  Trips to Bangor (Yala Rd & Billa Rd loops) reduced in status to school trips.

 SUTHERLAND – PRINCE EDWARD PARK
12 May 2003: Sutherland – Prince Edward Park trips of 964 renumbered back to 965.  Operated by Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport

Route 966
SUTHERLAND – JANNALI – COMO WEST
12 October 1992: Jannali – Como West renumbered from part of 238 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Extended from Jannali to Sutherland.  Most trips amalgamated with 964.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Fully incorporated into 964.  Number not used again until 12/5/03.
12 May 2003: Jannali – Como West trips of 964 renumbered back to 966, although most trips still amalgamated with 964.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport
28 May 2006: Jannali – Como West added to 967, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.

Route 967
JANNALI – CARAVAN HEAD
12 October 1992: Jannali – Caravan Head renumbered from part of 238 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Extended:

• From Jannali to Como West, incorporating Jannali – Como West section of 966; &
• From Caravan Head area to Miranda via Route 968 – see next entry.

All as a result of MoT review of Region 10.

MIRANDA – CARAVAN HEAD – JANNALI – COMO WEST
28 May 2006: Jannali – Como West section of 966, whole of 967 combined & extended to Miranda over 968, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Runs in conjunction with 968 over common section.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 968
MIRANDA – KAREELA – JANNALI – BONNET BAY
12 October 1992: Jannali – Kareela – Miranda renumbered from parts of 100 & 238 [1925 numbers].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Jannali – Bonnet Bay section of 964 added to become Miranda – Kareela – Jannali – Bonnet Bay as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Runs in conjunction with 967 over common section. 

Route 969
SUTHERLAND – MIRANDA – CRONULLA via Thomas Holt Village
26 September 1994:   Sutherland – Miranda via Thomas Holt Village trips separated from 961 & 962, when they were rerouted to run via The Kingsway instead of Thomas Holt Village.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Replaced by extension of 960.  Number not used till 28/5/06.
28 May 2006: Reinstated, as 960 was also rerouted via The Kingsway direct, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Operated by Veolia Transport.
21 September 2009: Extended from Miranda to Cronulla via North Cronulla, replacing 984, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 970
HURSTVILLE – SYLVANIA HEIGHTS – MIRANDA (also selected trips to/via Kangaroo Point)
12 October 1992: Renumbered from part of 114 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
By November 1998: Kangaroo Point trips provided by 972.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.

Route 971
HURSTVILLE – SYLVANIA WATERS – MIRANDA – CRONULLA – SOUTH CRONULLA
MIRANDA – PARRAWEENA RD, MIRANDA NORTH
12 October 1992: Hurstville – Sylvania Waters – Miranda renumbered from part of 114 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
26 September 1994: Off-peak & Saturday trips rerouted via Baldface, instead of 959.  By this date, trips between Miranda and depot at Parraweena Rd shown in timetable and numbered 971.
By 20 October 1997: Miranda – Parraweena Rd trips renumbered 976.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
22 July 2002: Weekend services between Hurstville & Miranda replaced by Connextor (understood to be 976).
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Altered to run direct via Port Hacking Rd instead of via Bellingarra Rd & Sylvania Waters, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Service to Bellingarra Rd & Sylvania Waters now provided by 972.
21 September 2009: Extended from Miranda to South Cronulla via Burraneer Bay Rd & Cronulla, replacing 985, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 972
HURSTVILLE – SYLVANIA HEIGHTS loop (also selected trips to/via Kangaroo Point)
12 October 1992: New peak hour route supplementary to 970 & 971.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Ceased without replacement, except that most of route covered by 971 and Kangaroo Point trips provided by new 972 (see next entry).  As a result of MoT review of Region 10.

MIRANDA – SOUTHGATE
(Selected trips extended to Kangaroo Point)
28 May 2006: New route, incorporating service along Bellingarra Rd & Sylvania Waters transferred from 971 and limited service to Kangaroo Point transferred from old 972, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 973
MIRANDA – YOWIE BAY
12 October 1992: Renumbered from part of 130 [1925 number].  Most weekday journeys diverted from Kiora Rd via Raglan, Sylvania & Forest Rds.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Off-peak, Saturday & Sunday trips diverted via Gymea Bay, replacing 974 at those times.
2 August 1999: Some diverted trips via Gymea Bay reverted to being 974.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Forest Rd diversion ceased and all Gymea Bay trips reverted to 974.
19 November 2007:

• Forest Rd diversion reinstated
• Most trips curtailed from Yowie Bay terminus (end of Attunga Rd) to Attunga Rd/Warrah Rd.

Route 974
MIRANDA – GYMEA BAY
12 October 1992: Renumbered from part of 130 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Off-peak, Saturday & Sunday trips replaced by diversions of 973.
2 August 1999: Some diverted trips on 973 via Gymea Bay reverted to being 974.
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: All diversions of 973 to Gymea Bay ceased.  All trips to Gymea Bay provided by 974.

Route 975
SUTHERLAND – GRAYS POINT – MIRANDA
12 October 1992: Renumbered from 9 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Sutherland – Grays Point trips renumbered 976 as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  975 now Miranda – Grays Point.

Route 976
MIRANDA – PARRAWEENA RD, MIRANDA NORTH
By 20 October 1997:  Renumbered from part of 971, being trips between Southtrans’ depot & Miranda Stn.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
By 22 July 2002:  Ceased.

HURSTVILLE – SYLVANIA – MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – MENAI – PADSTOW – HURSTVILLE bidirectional loop, operating at weekends only (“Connextor”)
General note:  This service is reported to have been numbered 976 for timetable purposes, but reports indicate that buses displayed 900 on destination signs.
22 July 2002: Weekend services on 971, 962, 963 & that part of 948 between Padstow & Hurstville replaced by this bi-directional, weekend-only loop route, known as the “Connextor”.  Operated by Connex NSW.
12 May 2003: Connextor ceased & weekend services resumed on pre-July 2002 route numbers.

SUTHERLAND – GRAYS POINT
28 May 2006: Renumbered from part of 975 as a result of MoT review of Region 10.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 977
MIRANDA – CARINGBAH – LILLI PILLI
2 September 1993: Renumbered from part of 50 [1925 number] – running via Willarong & Crescent Rds.  Operated by Caringbah Bus Service.
21 September 2009: Altered to run direct via Port Hacking Rd instead of Willarong & Crescent Rds, in a rearrangement of 977 & 978, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 978
MIRANDA – CARINGBAH – GANNONS POINT – DOLAN BAY – PORT HACKING
2 September 1993: Renumbered from part of 50 [1925 number] – running via Port Hacking Rd.  Operated by Caringbah Bus Service.
21 September 2009: Altered to run via Willarong & Crescent Rds instead of Port Hacking Rd, in a rearrangement of 977 & 978, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 984
CRONULLA – NORTH CRONULLA – MIRANDA
2 November 1992: Renumbered from part of 66 [1925 number].  Operated by S Crowther & Sons.  Crowthers and Kurnell Passenger & Transport Service jointly traded as “Bus Link”, as routes of the two operators formed a single contract area under the Passenger Transport Act, as originally enacted.
1 January 2009: Transferred to Veolia Transport.
21 September 2009: 984 & 969 amalgamated as 969, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 985
SOUTH CRONULLA – CRONULLA – MIRANDA via Burraneer Bay Rd
Including occasional diversions via Burraneer Bay Point
2 November 1992: Renumbered from parts of 65 & 66 [1925 numbers].  Operated by S Crowther & Sons.  Crowthers and Kurnell Passenger & Transport Service jointly traded as “Bus Link”, as routes of the two operators formed a single contract area under the Passenger Transport Act, as originally enacted.
1 January 2009: Transferred to Veolia Transport.
21 September 2009: South Cronulla – Cronulla – Miranda via Burraneer Bay Rd and 971 amalgamated as 971.  Most Burraneer Bay Pt trips given separate number, 988.  All as a result of MoT review of Region 11.

Route 986
MIRANDA – MIRANDA NORTH
21 September 2009: Limited weekday service commenced by Veolia Transport.  (976 revived.)

Route 987
MIRANDA – CRONULLA – KURNELL
2 November 1992: Cronulla – Kurnell renumbered from 67 [1925 number], but selected trips extended from Cronulla to Miranda over 984 (985 on Sundays).  Operated by Kurnell Passenger & Transport Service (Nicholson family).  Crowthers and Kurnell Passenger & Transport Service jointly traded as “Bus Link”, as routes of the two operators formed a single contract area under the Passenger Transport Act, as originally enacted.
By 22 January 1996: Rerouted on weekdays & Saturdays between Miranda & Cronulla via Captain Cook Drive & Elouera Rd instead of 984 or 985.
16 May 2000: Transferred to S Crowther & Sons.
1 January 2009: Transferred to Veolia Transport.
23 March 2009: Reverted to Cronulla – Kurnell, but connections provided at Cronulla with 984/5 (later 969 & 971) to/from Miranda.

Route 988
CARINGBAH – CRONULLA via Burraneer Bay Pt
21 September 2009: Occasional trips on 985 to/via Burraneer Bay Pt given separate number, as a result of MoT review of Region 11.  Operated by Veolia Transport.

Route 989
BUNDEENA WHF – BUNDEENA TOWNSHIP – BONNIE VALE
BUNDEENA WHF – MAIANBAR (school trips only)
BUNDEENA WHF – MAIANBAR – ENGADINE (Wednesday shopping trip)
BUNDEENA WHF – MAIANBAR – MIRANDA (Friday shopping trip)
2000-1: Renumbered from 64 [1925 number].  Operated by Maianbar & Bundeena Bus Service (P Leahy).
By 2007:

• Bundeena Whf – Bundeena Township – Bonnie Vale route curtailed to run Bundeena Whf – Bundeena Township
• Bundeena Whf – Bundeena Township and Bundeena – Maianbar services reduced to run school days only.
• Wednesday & Friday shopping trips continue to operate throughout the year.

Route 991
MIRANDA – SUTHERLAND – LOFTUS – ENGADINE
SUTHERLAND – LOFTUS – ENGADINE – HEATHCOTE – WATERFALL
14 May 1990: Sutherland – Loftus – Engadine renumbered from part of 44 [1925 number], but route standardised.  Selected trips extended from Sutherland to Miranda.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
12 October 1992: Shortened to become Sutherland – Loftus – Engadine.  962/3 continued to provide service between Sutherland & Miranda.
27 September 1999:   Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: 997 & 991 amalgamated as 991 Sutherland – Loftus – Engadine – Heathcote (selected trips extended from Heathcote to Waterfall at school times only) as a result of MoT review of Region 10.
13 December 2008: Waterfall trips curtailed to Heathcote, leaving route as Sutherland – Loftus – Engadine – Garvan Rd, Heathcote.

Route 992
MIRANDA – ENGADINE – KINGSWOOD RD, NORTH ENGADINE
14 May 1990: Engadine – Kingswood Rd, North Engadine renumbered from part of 44 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
By 22 July 2002: Direction of outer terminal loop reversed (from clockwise to anti-clockwise).
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Extended from Engadine to Miranda, replacing that section of 993, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.
19 November 2007: Engadine – Miranda section transferred back from 992 to 993, making route Engadine – Kingswood Rd again.

Route 993
MIRANDA – ENGADINE – WORONORA HEIGHTS
14 May 1990: Engadine – Woronora Heights renumbered from part of 44 [1925 number].  Selected trips extended from Engadine to Miranda.  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Selected trips diverted via Havelock Ave, Ridge Rd, Sabugal Rd, Woronora Rd & Thurlgona Rd to partly replace 994, which ceased from that date. 
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: Engadine – Miranda section transferred to 992, leaving route as Engadine – Woronora Heights, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.
19 November 2007: Engadine – Miranda section transferred back from 992 to 993, making route Miranda – Engadine – Woronora Heights again.

Route 994
ENGADINE – RIDGE RD, NORTH ENGADINE
14 May 1990: Renumbered from part of 44 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
20 October 1997: Ceased when replaced by occasional diversions of 993 via Havelock Ave, Ridge Rd, Sabugal Rd, Woronora Rd & Thurlgona Rd (which themselves ceased from 8 December 2008), & permanent diversion of 996 via Waratah & Woronora Rds, Fairview Ave, Beethoven St, Higgerson Ave & Stephen Rd.

Route 996
ENGADINE – HEATHCOTE (East side)
14 May 1990: Renumbered from part of 44 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
20 October 1997: Rerouted via Waratah & Woronora Rds, Fairview Ave, Beethoven St, Higgerson Ave & Stephen Rd to replace part of 994, which ceased from that date. 
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.

Route 997
ENGADINE – HEATHCOTE – WATERFALL – GARRAWARRA HOSPITAL
14 May 1990: Renumbered from 48 [1925 number].  Operated by Southtrans (Deane family).
27 September 1999:  Southtrans transferred to CGEA Transport.
July 2000:  Operator trading as Connex Southtrans. 
By June 2002:  Operator’s name changed to Connex NSW.
1 April 2004: Truncated to operate Engadine – Garvan & Patterson Rds, Heathcote (with selected trips extended to Waterfall at school times), due to withdrawal of subsidy by Garrawarra Hospital for trips operating from Waterfall to the hospital.
18 April 2006: Operator’s name changed to Veolia Transport.
28 May 2006: 997 & 991 amalgamated as 991 Sutherland – Engadine – Heathcote – Waterfall, as a result of MoT review of Region 10.