Plans and reports

As part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, all new public transport buses ordered from 1 July 2025 will be zero emission buses (ZEBs).

Trams have been the lifeblood of Melbourne’s streets and supported our city’s growth for more than 135 years. They contribute to the economic vitality of the city and play a critical role.

The information in this section reflects daily operational performance outcomes. Performance can vary significantly on any given day due to a broad range of factors within or beyond the control of operators. As a result, Transport Victoria generally relies on monthly or quarterly performance measures when assessing contractual performance outcomes.

The Network Revenue Protection Plan is an annual document that governs fare compliance on the public transport network. The Victorian Fare Compliance Survey is conducted in May and October every year. The survey helps inform the Network Revenue Protection Plan.

The Principal Public Transport Network (PPTN) reflects the routes where high-quality public transport services are or will be provided.

The public transport annual report provides a snapshot of our performance and achievements for each financial year, containing information on the report of operations, the financial statements and appendices.​

Buses are a vital part of Victoria’s integrated transport system, with around 400 regular metropolitan bus routes, and local bus networks operating in more than 50 regional towns and cities.

The Regional Network Development Plan guides the short, medium and long-term priorities needed to modernise the network with more track, more trains, better facilities and more services.