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A free bus service will operate from Hobart City and the Regatta Grounds to Bellerive Oval for the AFL match on Saturday 29 July 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…

Thank you to everyone that engaged with public or stakeholder consultation on the proposed Launceston Network Review throughout 2016. We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback, however we connected with you. The information we received will help us maximise the number of bus users who will see future improvements to their…

Metro Tasmania Chair Michael Harris announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins on 23 May 2017. Mr Wiggins’ resignation due to continued ill health takes effect immediately, and the state-owned company will now begin the search for a replacement. During his term as CEO, Mr Wiggins oversaw many key projects, notably the successful…

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…

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…

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:…

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,…

A free bus service (provided by Blundstone Arena and operated by Metro Tasmania) will operate from Hobart City to Bellerive Oval and from the Regatta Grounds to Bellerive Oval for the AFL match on Saturday 8 April 2017. Match day patrons can travel free on these services. Outside these services a regular Metro Saturday timetable…

Bus, car, walk or ride… how do you get where you’re going? The Menzies Institute for Medical Research want to know how Tasmanians get around to learn more about their everyday travel experiences. Your answers will help guide government, public transport providers, planners and developers in creating spaces and infrastructure that support healthy travel behaviours.…

Transport. Sorted. Plan trips, top up your Greencard and receive network updates with the Metro Tas app.   Everything you need to navigate the Metro Tasmania bus network in the palm of your hand. With the Metro Tas app you can: Plan your next trip Save your favourite destinations (including work, school and home) and…