ASBUS is the Alice Springs public bus service. It is funded by the Northern Territory Government. Operation of the service is contracted out to Buslink (8952 5611).

School bus services are run by Dysons (8952 5688), although Buslink buses are sometimes seconded to help out in busy periods. Details of routes, fares and policies are on the NT Government website.

ASBUS services

ASBUS operates on weekdays and Saturday mornings, except public holidays.

There are four ASBUS services: North, South, East and West. A map of the routes can be found here (pdf file,170kb, opens in new window)

ASBUS Timetables

ASBUS fares are set by the NT Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Information.
For enquiries on lost property ring the Buslink Depot Manager on 8952 5611

Concession cards

ASBUS accepts a range of concession cards, listed on the fares page.

Please note: you must present your card to the driver each time you travel to receive the concession.

The three buses servicing the regular town routes are designed for improved access for people with mobility considerations.

The artwork on ASBUS buses

Artist contributors: Liesl Rockchild (design and photography); Mike Gillam (photography); Ray Caulfield (airbrush)

Taxis

Alice Springs is also serviced by taxi services Desert Private Hire Cars (ph 8953 1600) and Alice Springs Taxis (ph 8952 1877).

For information on getting to Alice Springs by coach, rail or air travel, visit our travel page.