ANZAC Day 2016
To show our respect and connect communities with services this ANZAC day, Monday 25 April 2016, Metro will be operating a Sunday/Public holiday timetable in Hobart and Launceston. As Burnie has no public holiday timetable, services will not be operating. Consistent with previous years, Metro will offer free travel on Monday 25 April to veterans,…
RACT Right Royal Footy Service – free travel to North Melbourne AFL matches in 2016
RACT and North Melbourne Football Club will provide FREE bus services to the three AFL matches to be played at Blundstone Arena in 2016. Important note: Route B1 pick up point has changed, bus will now collect passengers from the entrance of Kingston Twin Ovals, NOT Kingborough Indoor Cricket and Gymnastics Centre. The times of…
Back to School information 2016
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. There have been changes to school services as a part of the new network in Hobart and changes to the Launceston North timetable. Check services to your school here. Please…
New Launceston North Timetable
Metro’s Launceston North timetable has been updated to feature new, easy to understand route numbering and more accessible services. This change affects Invermay, Mowbray, Mayfield, Newnham, Alanvale, and Rocherlea. Route 6 now travels via Mayfield both inbound to the city and outbound from the city. Route 7 now travels via Alanvale Rd both inbound to the city and…
Boundary Rider Services for Hobart Hurricanes matches
RACT’S RIGHT ROYAL COACH SERVICE PROVIDES A FREE BUS SERVICE FROM AROUND HOBART AS A HASSLE-FREE ALTERNATIVE TO GET TO THE MATCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT RACT.COM.AU RACT, Cricket Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes will be providing FREE Boundary Rider services, operated by Metro, for patrons attending Big Bash League matches at Blundstone Arena this…
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 Tas Android app released
Transport. Sorted. The Metro Tas app is now available for Android devices on Google Play. Featuring all the user-friendly elements of our popular iOs app, download the Metro Tas app on Android today to: Plan your next trip Save your favourite destinations (including work, school and home) and your favourite trips Manage your Greencard account…
Public survey results available for Hobart Network Review 2015
Metro Tasmania has completed the Hobart Network Review public consultation phase and produced a report from the feedback received, which you can read by clicking on the link below. We thank the three hundred and sixty-nine respondents who submitted written or online surveys, as well as the many stakeholders including Anglicare, COTA Tasmania and relevant…
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…