Back to school tips for 2018
Know which bus to catch to school? We recommend you familiarise yourself with the route and time of the service you will catch to school or campus in 2018. Getting from A to B starts with planning your journey. There are many ways to find out which bus you need, but we think the easiest…
Travel FREE in Hobart before 7am
Avoid congestion associated with the busy return to school period and TRAVEL FREE before 7am on all Hobart urban Metro services from Monday 29 January to Friday 23 February 2018. Did you know each bus has the potential to take up to 60 cars off the road? Join us to experience a commute without the…
Australia v England T20 International 7 February 2018: Hobart City to Blundstone Arena services
A free bus service will operate from Hobart City to Blundstone Arena for the Australia v England T20 International match on Wednesday 7 February 2018. This service is provided by Cricket Tasmania and operated by Metro Tasmania. Match day patrons can travel free on these services. Outside these services a regular Metro weekday timetable and…
‘Scuse us! Give way safety campaign
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…
NYE Nightrider 2017
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…
Travel free with Metro this Seniors Week
Metro is proud to play an important role in connecting people and communities, and is offering seniors a ticket to ride as a major sponsor of Seniors Week From Monday 16 October to Sunday 22 October 2017, Seniors Card holders with a Greencard can travel free on any Metro bus. Simply present your Greencard and…
How can the City of Hobart support public transport? Have your say!
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…
AFL Saturday 6 May 2017: Hobart City to Bellerive Oval bus services
A free bus service will operate from Hobart City and the Regatta Grounds to Bellerive Oval for the AFL match on Saturday 6 May 2017. 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…
Easter opening hours and timetables
Metro Shop and depot opening hours over the Easter holidays are as follows: Metro Shop: closed from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April, resuming opening hours 9.00am- 6.00pm Tuesday 18 April. Metro information hotline: closed from Friday 14 April to Monday 17 April, resuming opening hours 7.00am-7.00pm Tuesday 18 April. Launceston and Burnie depots:…
ANZAC Day 2017
Travel will be free on all Metro services for veterans, war widows and current Australian Defence Force personnel on ANZAC Day. Metro is pleased to once again offer this very small token of appreciation to those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country in the armed forces. To be eligible for free travel,…