Families and commuters in Toowong will soon notice major changes to their local bus services, as Brisbane’s new public transport network delivers a redesigned set of routes focused on reducing traffic, improving school travel and making city commutes more reliable.
Changes Focused on School Travel
The changes begin Monday, 30 June 2025, as part of Brisbane Metro’s wider rollout to ease congestion and improve connections between suburbs and the city. Toowong will see a new school route, 716, linking students in Toowong and Taringa to Indooroopilly State High School, following strong community feedback.
Routes 726 and 744, used by students attending the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology, will have new timings to suit bell times and ease traffic on Miskin Street. Routes 415 and 714 are also being extended to reach more of Toowong and Indooroopilly Woods. The updates aim to make school travel safer and more direct across the area.
City Commutes to See Fewer Delays
For Toowong commuters, the main change is that Route 470 will now end in Toowong instead of continuing into the city. This is expected to reduce delays from inner-city traffic and improve reliability.
The shift is part of a wider plan to focus suburban routes locally while the Metro handles more city travel. Route 105 will also absorb Route 108, offering more consistent all-day service between nearby suburbs.
A Community Push Behind the Changes
Local feedback helped shape several of the new school-focused routes, including the introduction of Route 716. Councillor Penny Wolff said the changes reflect long-term plans to improve public transport in suburbs like Toowong.
Input from parents and school communities played a key role in aligning services with school hours. Rather than major overhauls, the updates focus on adjusting existing routes to better suit how residents travel each day.
What Toowong Commuters Can Expect Next
Ahead of the 30 June changes, Brisbane City Council has released updated maps and timetables online to help residents plan. Some services will be rerouted or removed, while others will run more frequently and reliably.
Toowong locals are encouraged to review the new network and share feedback. The goal is to better match services with real travel patterns and ease pressure on congested areas.
Published 2-June-2025
