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Important Service Announcements

Road Works Impacting Mount Glorious Road - potential delay to school services and Translink 399 services

Effective 17 August 2026

Please be advised that Energy Queensland will be carrying out crossarm replacement works on Mount Glorious Road, between Sky Drive and 512 Mount Glorious Road, on Monday, 17 August 2026, from 6:00am to approximately 6:00pm.

Traffic management, including contraflow, will be in place throughout the day, which may result in minor delays for motorists and public transport.

TransLink Route 399 services and school bus services in the area will continue to operate, with all bus stops remaining open. While every effort will be made to prioritise buses through the work zone, some delays may still occur.

  • If you’re travelling through the area on Monday, please:
    Allow a little extra travel time.
  • Follow all traffic management directions.
  • Drive safely around workers and equipment.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while these important works are completed to help maintain a safe and reliable electricity network.

EKKA Public Holiday 2026

Effective 7 August 2026

Kangaroo Bus Lines operating hours for the 2026 EKKA Public holiday Period:

Monday 10 August :

  • Burpengary Head Office – closed
  • Sunshine Coast Office – open
  • Banyo Depot – open
  • Enoggera Depot – open
  • Dayboro Depot – open (limited services)

Tuesday 11 August:

  • All depots open as normal

Wednesday 12 August:

  • Burpengary head office – open
  • Sunshine Coast depot – open
  • Banyo depot – closed
  • Enoggera Depot – closed
  • Dayboro Depot – open (limited services)

Buses will continue to operate to our public holiday timetable on Monday with the exception of service 649, which will continue to operate on the Mon-Fri timetable as per usual. Extra Services will also be added to the 663 loop on Monday 10th of August.

To view the school bus roster for the EKKA period CLICK HERE

School Bus Service Changes from Monday 10 August

Effective 10 August 2026

Kangaroo Bus Lines – School Service Changes – August 2026 

From Monday, 10 August, there will be changes to a number of school bus services due to local road network updates. Please take a moment to check whether your child’s journey will be affected.

🔹 Blewers Road

Reopening With Blewers Road reopening, the temporary diversions on school runs 7022 and 7045 will end. These services will return to their normal route via Hunt Road, Blewers Road and Robbs Road.

Students who live on Magnolia Drive or Cedar Drive will now need to use the bus stops located on Hunt Road.

🔹 Anderson Road Closure

From 10 August, Anderson Road will be closed between Keeley Street and Lindsey Road for approximately 4 months while drainage works are completed.

During this time, buses will divert via Clark Road in both directions. Students who usually board on Anderson Road will need to use the bus stops on Keeley Street instead.

The following school runs will be affected:


7012, 7023, 7025, 7042, 7048, 7123 and 7125.

Kangaroo Bus Lines – School Service Changes – August 2026 

From Monday, 10 August, there will be changes to a number of school bus services due to local road network updates. Please take a moment to check whether your child’s journey will be affected.

🔹 Blewers Road

Reopening With Blewers Road reopening, the temporary diversions on school runs 7022 and 7045 will end. These services will return to their normal route via Hunt Road, Blewers Road and Robbs Road.

Students who live on Magnolia Drive or Cedar Drive will now need to use the bus stops located on Hunt Road.

🔹 Anderson Road Closure

From 10 August, Anderson Road will be closed between Keeley Street and Lindsey Road for approximately 4 months while drainage works are completed.

During this time, buses will divert via Clark Road in both directions. Students who usually board on Anderson Road will need to use the bus stops on Keeley Street instead.

The following school runs will be affected:

7012, 7023, 7025, 7042, 7048, 7123 and 7125.

School Bus Changes for 2026

Effective 1 June 2026

Kangaroo Bus Lines – School Service Changes – June 2026 

Following consultation with Translink, local schools and customer feedback, Kangaroo Bus Lines will introduce several changes to school bus services from Monday 1 June 2026. 

These changes are designed to: 

  • improve reliability and on-time running  
  • reduce overcrowding  
  • simplify transfers and route structures  
  • better accommodate growth areas and changing passenger demand  

For full list of changes and effected routes – CLICK HERE to download

EKKA Public Holiday 2025

Effective Friday, 8 August 2025

Kangaroo Bus Lines operating hours for the EKKA Public holiday Period:

Monday 11 August :

  • Burpengary Head Office – closed
  • Sunshine Coast Office – open
  • Brisbane Depot – open

Tuesday 12 August:

  • All depots open as normal

Wednesday 13 August:

  • Burpengary head office – open
  • Sunshine Coast depot – open
  • Brisbane depot – closed
 
Buses will continue to operate to our public holiday timetable on Monday with the exception of service 649, which will continue to operate on the Mon-Fri timetable as per usual. 
 
Connecting Bus Service Update: Delays to School Routes 7019 & 7021

Effective Friday, 13 June 2025

Due to the Caboolture West Extension – Utility Water Project, delays are occurring on school bus Route 7019, which services students travelling to/from St. Columban’s College. These delays may be up to 25 minutes.

Impact on Route 7021: This route is dependent on 7019’s arrival to proceed. Therefore, 7021 may also be delayed.

What This Means for Students and Families:

  • Expect delays during pickup and drop-off times.
  • If transferring between routes 7019 and 7021, allow extra travel time.
  • Make alternative plans if you have tight connections.

We are working with Translink to reduce the delays and improve scheduling reliability. Your patience is appreciated.

Service Update - Route 663 timetable changes

Effective Monday, 16 June 2025

From Monday, 16 June 2025, the Monday to Friday timetable of Route 663 will be changing by 3-minutes to improve train connections at Narangba station.

Your bus will run:

  • three-minutes earlier in the morning
  • three-minutes later in the afternoon and evening.

 

Please make sure you double check your times from this date when planning 663 trips. Weekends at this stage remain unchanged.
Please visit the Timetables page of our website, call our Head Office on 1300 287 525, or refer to Translink’s journey planner for more information.

Service Update - Hunt Road, Burpengary

Effective Monday, 31 March 2025

From Monday, 31 March 2025, school services 7022 (PM), 7027, 7038, 7043, 7044 (PM) and 7045 will return to Hunt Road, Burpengary to support the students in the area. Please visit the Timetables page of our website, call our Head Office on 1300 287 525, or refer to Translink’s journey planner for more information.
Service Update - Public Transport & School Bus Services

Effective Monday, 10 March 2025

All public transport and school bus services will be operating from Monday, 10 March, as normal weekday services.
 
Some school bus services may be impacted by localised flooding. Our Service Delivery Team will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates as required.
 
Please keep an eye on our website and Facebook page for further updates to any affected school bus services.
Service Update - Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Effective Wednesday, 5 March 2025

Until Further Notice – All bus services (including school buses) will be cancelled from Thursday 6 March due to the approach of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Services will continue to run until last service tonight, however there may be earlier cancellations as weather changes. 

We encourage you to stay informed by checking our social media, website, and Translink’s journey planner for the latest updates.

Your safety is our priority during this time. Thank you for your patience during this period.

Burpengary Train Station

Effective Monday, 9 September 2024

Burpengary train station will be operational from Monday, 9 September, and as a result KBL would like to advise of the following service changes:
• The 661 Burpengary station shuttle bus servicing Narangba station and Burpengary station (loop) will terminate on Sunday, 8 September.
• School Service 7070 servicing Burpengary State Secondary College and St Eugene College will terminate on Friday, 6 September, and
• 7051am and 7059pm (Monday to Friday) and 7039pm (Wednesday only) servicing Narangba Valley State High School and Narangba Valley State School will no longer service Narangba station and will return to their original routes. They will continue to service Amity Narangba estate off Burpengary Road.
From Monday, 9 September, students are not to disembark at Narangba station but rather travel through to Burpengary station.
For more information, call Translink on 13 12 30 or contact our Head Office on 1300 287 525. Please use the Translink Journey Planner or MyTranslink app to help you reach your destination.
Bus Stop Closure - Hunt Road , Burpengary

Effective Monday, 25 July 2023 – Friday, 15 September 2023

School services 7022 (PM only), 7027, 7038, 7043, 7044 (PM only) and 7045 will experience a route diversion due to a road closure on Hunt Road, Burpengary. Please call the KBL team on 1300 287 525 or visit the Timetables section of our website www.kangaroobuslines.com.au for more information.
7015PM School Bus Service - departure point change notice

Effective Monday, 17 April 2023 – 6:00AM

From the commencement of Term 2, 2023 (Monday, 17 April), the 7015PM service will collect Narangba Valley State High School students from the Golden Wattle Drive bus stop, not the current Harris Avenue bus stop.

Please call the KBL team on 1300 287 525 for further details.

7051PM School Bus Service - change notice

Effective Monday, 17 April 2023

From the commencement of Term 2, 2023 (Monday, 17 April), Burpengary State School students currently transferring onto 7013PM will need to transfer onto 7051PM.

Please call the KBL team on 1300 287 525 for further details.

School Bus Services - 2nd Sept Student Free Day

Effective Friday, 2 September 2022 – 6:00AM

Kangaroo Bus Lines will not be providing any school services on Friday, 2nd September due to the Student Free Day. 

Should students need to attend school, alternative arrangements will need to be made.

Thank you for your cooperation.

7068PM School Bus Service - termination

Effective Monday, 22 August 2022 – 6:00AM

School Bus Services 7068PM has been permanently terminated.

Students will still be able to catch 7032PM of an afternoon. 

We appreciate your understanding and your cooperation. 

Multiple School Bus Services - timetable changes

Effective Monday, 27 June 2022 – 6:00AM

The following School Bus Services have a new timetable as of term three, 2022:

7024pm, 7025pm, 7026pm, 7038am/pm, 7043am, 7047pm, 7048pm, 7063pm and 7068pm.

The new service timetables will be uploaded to our timetables pages the evening of Thursday, 23rd February 2022. 

We appreciate your cooperation. 

7064AM School Bus Service - time change

Effective Monday, 28 February 2022 – 6:00AM

The timetable for School Bus Service 7064AM will commence 10mins earlier which will affect other pick-up locations on this service taking effective Monday, 28th February 2022. 

The new service times will be uploaded to our timetables pages the evening of the 25th February 2022. 

We appreciate your understanding and your cooperation. 

School & Public Services - along Lomandra Drive

Effective between 17th – 30th January 2022

Roadworks have closed Lomandra Drive, Morayfield, in both directions, from Graham Rd to Redcedar Place. KBL is unable to access this location to service various school and public bus stops until Sunday, 30 January. 

Services that are impacted include School Services 7020AM/PM, 7025AM/PM, and 7026PM; in addition to Urban Service 667. Passengers using this location along Lomandra Drive will need to relocate to Laver St off Coach Road West; or contact our office for further information. 

We appreciate your understanding and your cooperation. 

All School Bus Services

Effective 24 January 2022 – 6:00AM

All School Bus Services are returning on Monday, 24th January 2022 as per their normal timetable. 

These services are operating as schools will be open to provide schooling for vulnerable students and students of essential workers.

Feedback from OUR HAPPY PASSENGERS

We have found KBL to be highly dependable. The vehicles consistently arrive on time and the drivers demonstrate excellent knowledge of routes without requiring additional guidance from our staff. Our staff have described the drivers as welcoming, knowledgeable, and flexible. Their positive attitude and willingness to accommodate our needs have made the transportation experience enjoyable for our students and staff alike. We have been impressed with the quality of the vehicles provided, always clean, tidy, and well-maintained, with functioning seatbelts ensuring the safety of our passengers.
Brisbane Grammar School
From the beginning of our working relationship, the staff at Kangaroo Bus Lines went the extra mile to deliver a personalised and professional service. KBL listened to our specific needs and delivered a plan to ensure these needs were not only met, but exceeded. Working with Kangaroo Bus Lines has been a seamless experience and the level of communication from everyone including the managers to the drivers has been exemplary.
Broncos Leagues Club
We’ve been traveling with Kangaroo Bus Lines for our biennial Instrumental Music tours for many years. This year we traveled to Hervey Bay, and the greater Cooloola Coast area. Our students and staff enjoyed all aspects of our tour. ! Most importantly, our drivers and tour managers were always on call, helpful, flexible and positive throughout the entire experience while dealing with all the complications a large group (90 students) of musicians can entail. Thank you!
Redcliffe State High School
A big thank you to your company and driver for our recent trip to Bundaberg. Carol was an excellent driver and got on well with the girls and very helpful in helping us set our gear up. We cannot thank her enough. We have used your company twice now and have had no faults and have had very comfortable rides. We look forward to using your company again next year.
Beaudesert & District Netball Association
Andy was excellent and truly is a massive credit to your business. He was absolutely outstanding as a driver and went above and beyond to assist with logistics and camp duties. He blended very well with my group which made the trip enjoyable and easy going for everyone. I regard him as the best operator I have encountered thus far and hope he is available again next year.
The University of Queensland
The Women's Group had another successful day out yesterday visiting Government House and Paddington. I would like to pass on my thanks to Kangaroo Bus Lines, firstly for the beautiful bus we were given - so modern and comfortable. But most of all I would like to commend you on our fabulous bus driver, Toby. We have always appreciated the courtesy and efficiency of the bus drivers.
North Lakes Community Women's Group
I wanted to pass on some positive feedback about your drivers and the general level of service Kangaroo Bus Lines provided to Ports Australia groups earlier this week. Mike, our CEO who led the group, couldn’t praise their customer service, punctuality, and great driving more highly. We will definitely be using Kangaroo Bus Lines as our preferred transport provider for our future Brisbane meetings.
Ports Australia
I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and assistance over the past week. Your flexibility and willingness to adapt the schedule for our demands was instrumental in helping us provide a top service during our event. It was a pleasure to work with you and we wish you all the best on your future service!
Volleyball Australia
Kangaroo Bus Lines spent a great deal of time with me when we first met, establishing a relationship of trust and commitment. Their staff are tireless in their pursuit of excellence and demonstrate great sensitivity to organisational needs as well as creativity in solving problems.
Queensland Police Service, G20 Group
We want to say a big thank you to all Kangaroo Bus Lines staff for being patient, understanding and friendly. All bus drivers have been very happy and respectful.
Australian Trade Training College
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