Category: News

Installation of the battery chargers at the Launceston depot by Cromarty is well underway, with the chargers themselves to be installed in the next two weeks.

Production of the BEB by Custom Denning is all progressing well, with all four buses now on the production line in Sydney.  The BEB are now all due to arrive in Launceston in December.

Thank you to all of our customers and team members who generously donated to this year’s FoodBank food drive.  Metro has now concluded accepting donations for this holiday season.  Please visit FoodBank Tasmania’s website for details on how you can donate to them directly.     This Christmas, we’re reaching out to our wonderful community to…

Metro has partnered with 3P Advisory on an initiative that focuses on improving accessibility and inclusion in our transportation services. The Accessibility and Inclusion Plan Consultation seeks feedback from Metro users to ensure that our services, facilities, and information are accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities. 3P Advisory will use feedback to develop an…

Metro is proud to play an important role in connecting people and communities and is offering Seniors Card holders free travel during the week of Seniors Week (16-22 October). Just show the Bus Operator both your Seniors Card and Metro GreenCard and you’ll get on for FREE!   A GreenCard makes getting around cheaper, easier…

Have you noticed the “Get BusActive!” posters in our buses? They’re part of a study, conducted by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. This research is all about uncovering the motivations behind bus travel and how it can positively impact physical activity. Originally launched as a pilot study in 2019, this initiative has now expanded…

To enhance our service reliability, we have temporarily suspended a select number of our less frequented services across the Hobart network to reduce daily unexpected, cancelled trips. This allows for greater certainty for our customers. Please be assured that school services will remain unaffected and will continue to operate as usual. Suspensions on Fridays differ from…

It’s NOT Ok: Metro and RTBU partner to target anti-social behaviour head-on Metro is excited to partner with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to launch a joint campaign to take a stand on anti-social behaviour on Metro buses. The ‘It’s NOT Ok’ campaign is designed to demonstrate to the Tasmanian community, Metro customers…

Non-urban fares changed on Monday, 10 July 2023. State-wide, 99% of trips cost the same or less than they did previously. This change affects adult and adult concession passengers on the following routes: Channel to Hobart routes 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 422, X13 Seven Mile Beach to Hobart routes 635, 664, X64, 665,…

Metro has appointed three firms to supply equipment for operational trials of two separate zero emission bus (ZEB) technologies in Tasmania. The contracts were awarded following an extensive request for expression of interest and a request-for-tender process run late last year. The successful suppliers are: Foton Mobility Distribution Pty Ltd: contracted for supply and maintenance…

Are you heading into Hobart for the Dark Mofo’s Ogoh-Ogoh procession, Dark Park or Winter Feast on Sunday, 18 June? Let us get you there! To celebrate the Dark Mofo’s final Sunday night, Metro is offering FREE TRAVEL for all passengers across the entire Hobart network on Sunday 18 June 2023 between 3.00pm and 9.00pm,…