Greencard – it’s the smarter way to travel
With one card, you can make boarding a bus quicker, cheaper and easier. Join over 100,000 other Tasmanians and claim a 20% discount, free transfers, and capped urban fares by using a Greencard for your travel. You can apply for a Greencard online, in person, or by calling our Customer Service Hotline on 13 22 01…
Metro keeps fare increases to a minimum
From Monday 5 January 2015, most Metro urban bus fares will rise by 10 cents. Adult fares will increase between 10 and 30 cents a trip, depending on the length of the bus journey, while most student and concession fares will go up by 10 cents a trip. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins said the Metro…
Shop til you drop this Boxing Day with Metro
Metro is running additional service to help you grab a bargain On Boxing Day, Metro Tasmania will run a number of extra bus services in Hobart to help ease the rush on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Metro’s General Manager of Business Improvement Services Rod Byfield said last year’s Boxing Day…
Grab a $2 flat cash fare this New Years Eve
Metro Tasmania in conjunction with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board are once again running the very popular Nightrider bus services on New Year’s Eve in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie for a flat cash fare of just $2. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins said today the Nightrider services were designed to get people easily and…
Point to Pinnacle and back again with Metro
Last weekend, Metro helped out with another successful Point to Pinnacle race, transporting competitors and gear safely back down the mountain after the conclusion of the gruelling event.
Metro supports Your Habitat Hobart Carols by Candlelight
Metro Tasmania is pleased to continue its partnership with Hobart City Council in supporting Carols by Candlelight and offering patrons a FREE, convenient and safe alternative to driving to the event. Transport to and from the Carols on Saturday 13 December Upon presentation of your Your Habitat Hobart Carols by Candlelight ticket to the driver,…
Metro needs drivers
Metro Tasmania is on the lookout for bright and enthusiastic people who want to consider a career in driving buses.
Metro to partner with Lifeline for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Friday 12 September, Metro Tasmania will join Lifeline at their Out of the Shadows into the Light – a walk to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. Metro will provide free shuttle services from Salamanca Place to the Cenotaph on the Domain where the walk will begin.
Metro’s latest passenger survey shows improvements
Metro’s latest passenger survey has found very high levels of satisfaction with bus services. Metro’s Chairperson Lynn Mason said today it was very pleasing to note an improvement in satisfaction levels across all aspects of Metro service covered by the survey.
Metro to fund Turn Up and GO services
Metro today announced the continuation of the extremely successful Turn Up and Go services along the Main Road corridor from Hobart CBD to Glenorchy. Metro’s Acting-CEO Alan Pedley said the original one-year trial, begun in November last year, has been an overwhelming success. “We have seen an 8 percent increase in patronage and a steady…