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We don’t want to go from lockdown to gridlock. The public transport sector has stepped forward into the front lines to help fight the coronavirus, despite the nearly 90% drop in ridership around the world. Together, we have been responding to short-term emergencies, but now we must move beyond, ensure the survival of public transport…

The Department of State Growth recently undertook additional consultation on bus services across Northern Tasmania, in response to feedback received following the January introduction of the revised Launceston and Northern Tasmania public transport network. The Department has used this feedback to implement some further enhancements to the new network that are designed to ensure bus…

Due to key building developments and construction in the Hobart CBD, there have been additional disruptions to Metro services in the Hobart City interchange (from 13 May 2018) to ensure we can operate efficiently and safely. On 13 May 2018 the following changes took effect: Eastern shore services Stop J (Macquarie St) has closed and relocated to the…

A free bus service will operate from Hobart City and the Regatta Grounds to Blundstone Arena for the AFL match on Saturday 14 April 2018. This service is provided by Blundstone Arena and operated by Metro Tasmania. Match day patrons can travel free on these services. Outside these services a regular Metro Saturday timetable and…

Won’t be a moment! Giving way to buses is the right thing to do. It’s also the law in most areas. When you let the bus in, you’re helping keep Tasmanian roads safe and letting everyone on board stay on schedule, even in heavy traffic. If you see the indicators flashing, slow to a stop…

It only takes $2 to be a Real Mate. Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with MAIB Nightrider! Thanks to the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB), Metro will operate late night services in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie this NYE. With $2 flat fares from 6pm, be a real mate and ensure you and your…

Major construction work in the Hobart City interchange will disrupt Metro services from 10 December 2017. This construction is for the Hyatt-Centric hotel development and is expected to be in place until mid-2019. Under plans developed by the Department of State Growth, City of Hobart, Hutchison Builders, and Metro, effective 10 December 2017: Bus stops A, B, C and D…

Thank you to everyone that engaged with public or stakeholder consultation on the proposed Launceston Network Review throughout 2016. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback, however we connected with you. The information we received will help us maximise the number of bus users who will see future improvements to their…

The City of Hobart is asking Metro customers what it can do to support and encourage public transport. While the state government and private providers are responsible for delivering public transport, the City of Hobart has an important role to play in supporting public transport by providing things like park and ride facilities and bus prioritisation measures. Council has…