Category: Hobart

While we transition out of lockdown in Southern Tasmania from 6pm Monday 18 October, we want to ensure that all our passengers continue to stay COVID-safe on board.   It is a requirement that you continue to wear a mask, socially distance on board if possible and continue checking in with the Check In Tas…

Following the announcement of a three day lockdown in Southern Tasmania from 18:00 15 October we wish to advise that our services will continue as normal to transport those who need it. We wish to advise all passengers to: Please only travel if you need to All services will operate to regular timetables You need…

TRAVEL FREE before 7am on all Hobart urban Metro services from Tuesday 28 January to Friday 21 February 2020. Join us to avoid the hassles of traffic congestion in the busy return to school period. No need to concentrate on the busy road or find and pay for a parking space,  spend your commute relaxing,…

MAIB and Metro are combining to offer people a safe and convenient alternative when planning travel to and from New Year’s Eve celebrations in Burnie, Hobart, and Launceston. MAIB Nightrider services will operate throughout the evening on major bus routes. $2 Flat fare offer Just $2 will buy you a single-trip ride on any service…

Metro makes it easier and cheaper to connect with the Royal Hobart Hospital and avoid CBD parking! Planning your trip To find a bus to suit you, use the Trip Planner: select where you are travelling from and when you want to leave or arrive, and it will show you how to get there. You…

Have you been an early bird? Thank you to all our Hobart customers that made the switch and took advantage of free travel in the Hobart urban area before 7am during January and February. This promotion aimed to benefit existing and new Metro customers with a more comfortable ride and reliable service, and the wider…

Avoid congestion associated with the busy return to school period and TRAVEL FREE before 7am on all Hobart urban Metro services from Tuesday 29 January to Friday 22 February 2019. 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 hassles…

Thank you to everyone who engaged with our River Derwent survey or attended a public or industry forum. The survey is now closed.  We appreciate you taking the time to give us your ideas and input, however we connected with you. We look forward to sharing updates with you once the planning process is more…

Metro Tasmania will hold two community forums in early October to inform planning for a River Derwent ferry service. This is an opportunity for us to listen to the ideas and input of community and industry stakeholders to help shape the planning process. MRCagney, one of Australia’s leading transportation consultancies, has been appointed to undertake…

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…