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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…

Metro is proud to play an important role in connecting people and communities, and is offering Seniors Card holders free travel as a major sponsor of Seniors Week. A Greencard makes getting out there cheaper, easier and quicker by acting as a digital wallet for fare credit and offering a 20% discount on fares, and…

All passengers are required to complete a Check In Tas app check in whenever they board a bus. To avoid delays, you will not need to check in if you don’t have a smartphone on a bus. Others in your group can check you in, or keep a personal record of your trip by taking…

Contractors are conducting road upgrade works on the East Derwent Highway, Geilston Bay until approximately  June 2022. During this time, Stop 14 Outbound East Derwent Highway, before Clinton Road will be closed for the duration of the works. A new stop will be installed in a similar location as part of the major road upgrade.…

Know which bus to catch to school? We recommend you familiarise yourself with the route and time of the service you’ll take to school or campus in 2021. 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 way…

Metro will operate extra Nightrider services on New Years’ Eve 2020, supported by the MAIB. After 6pm, travel for just $2*. As well as normal timetables, In Launceston, there will be 30 extra services. In Hobart, there will be 76 extra services. In Burnie, there will be no extra services as no formal events have…

The Hobart City interchange changed Sunday 11 October 2020. Your bus stop may have moved or have a new name Your service may use a different stop or leave a few minutes earlier or later Why are things changing? Buses can access the western side of the interchange again now that hotel construction is complete…

Metro is proud to play an important role in connecting people and communities, and is offering Seniors Card holders free travel as a major sponsor of Seniors Week. Simply show your Seniors Card and Greencard when boarding to receive FREE TRAVEL during Seniors Week (12 to 18 October 2020). A Greencard makes getting out there…

There are better ways to top up your Greencard than doing it on the bus – save time and keep our drivers and passengers safe by topping up online, on the Metro app or at a Greencard agent. You can sign into your Greencard online account here. To activate your Greencard for online use click…

Metro’s current free Greencard promotion will conclude on Monday 31 August. From 1 September, the $5 sign-up fee for Greencard will be re-instated. Since free Greencard were offered on 26 March, over 5000 more Tasmanians have started using Greencard to pay for their travel, taking advantage of the 20% discount on all fares, free 90…