Ryan Brothers Bus Service

Ryan Brothers Bus Service is a bus operator in Melbourne, Australia. It operates three routes under contract to Public Transport Victoria (PTV).

Ryan Brothers Bus Service

Ryan's buses at Aberfeldie in 2015
Commenced operation	1947
Headquarters	Tullamarine
Service area	North-western Melbourne
Service type	Bus operator
Routes	3
Fleet	29 (July 2022)
Chief executive	Patrick Ryan
Website	www.ryansbus.com.au

Ryans buses at Moonee Ponds railway station in 2022

History

Ryan Brothers Bus Services was formed in 1947 when PJ Callaghan Motor Service was purchased with route 467. In January 1970 the business of G&E Hills was purchased, with route 465.^[1][2]

As of 2023 the company operates three bus routes for PTV. The 465 route runs between Essendon station and Keilor Park via Buckley Street and Milleara Road. The 467 route runs between Moonee Ponds station and Aberfeldie. And the 468 route connects Essendon station with Highpoint Shopping Centre via Maribyrnong Road.^[3]

Fleet

As at July 2022, the fleet consisted of 29 buses and coaches.^[4] The fleet livery is light blue with white signwriting.