Metro supports Your Habitat 2015 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 12 December Show your Carols by Candlelight ticket to the driver to travel FREE on any Metro…
Metro hits the road to help passengers get free Greencards and explain changes
Metro representatives will visit your local area during August and September to give out free Greencards, explain upcoming fare structure changes and answer questions. Read more about the changes here, find out other ways to apply for your free Greencard here, or simply come along to one of the following sessions: Burnie UTAS Cradle Coast:…
Changes to urban fare structure effective 1 October 2015
METRO has made changes to our urban fare structure from 1 October 2015. Greencards are cheaper, easier, and help us run more efficient services so we have made standard daily caps even lower, discontinued Day Tripper and Day Rover all-day tickets, and ceased 90-minute transfers on cash tickets. Read here for more details of the changes and how…
Have your say in Hobart Bus Mall development
The City of Hobart has joined forces with Metro Tasmania, the Department of State Growth and TasBus to plan the revitalisation of the existing Hobart Bus Mall in Elizabeth Street. The Bus Interchange Planning Project aims to improve the existing layout to benefit pedestrians, passengers, road users and nearby business operators. The development will include…
RACT Boundary Rider services for AFL matches in 2015
RACT Boundary Rider services will be provided to all three AFL matches to be played at Blundstone Arena in 2015 (in conjunction with the North Melbourne Football Club), which will be operated by Metro. See below for links to timetable information RACT Boundary Rider Routes B1 Kingborough Sports Centre to…
ANZAC Day services
This year ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday and as such Saturday 25 April 2015 will be a gazetted public holiday. To show our respect and connect communities with services on the day, Metro will be operating a Sunday/Public Holiday timetable in Launceston and Hobart, and a Saturday timetable in Burnie as Burnie has no…
Metro supports Ten Days on the Island
Metro Tasmania is thrilled to be partnering with Ten Days on the Island to offer Tasmanian International Arts Festival ticket holders $2 flat fare bus tickets on the day of the event they are attending. We are pleased to offer this cash only, discount service on any Metro route because we believe fostering a…
Catch the fever, catch the bus – World Cup Cricket
The Cricket World Cup is coming to Hobart. Catch the Fever, and catch the bus to Bellerive Oval with Metro. Games: Zimbabwe v Ireland – Saturday 7 March 2015 – click here to purchase tickets Sri Lanka v Scotland – Wednesday 11 March 2015 – click here to purchase tickets Australia v Scotland – Saturday…
Back to School information
Metro Tasmania’s school bus routes operate on the term dates advised by the Department of Education. The gazetted start of Term 1 for students is Wednesday 3 February 2016. As a part of the new network in Hobart and Launceston, there have been changes to some school services. Check you school bus timetables at www.metrotas.com.au/schools. Please note the following…
Hobart from a bus photo exhibition
An exhibit of photographs taken by Metro Bus Operators while out and about in Hobart will be on display during the month of February. The free photo exhibition has been curated by Sean Kelly, Arts Officer for the Glenorchy City Council, and will be held at the Stable Gallery at Cooley’s Hotel, 45 Main Road Moonah.…