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The first high frequency Turn Up and Go bus services between Launceston, Mowbray and the University of Tasmania Inveresk and Newnham campuses commences this Monday, 23 February. The new service will operate as a ten month trial, with buses running approximately every 15 minutes between 8:00am and 6:00pm on weekdays. The trial, which is a…

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…

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…

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.…

With one card, you can make boarding a bus quicker, cheaper and easier. Join over 100,000 other Tasmanians and claim a 20% discount, free transfers, and capped urban fares by using a Greencard for your travel. You can apply for a Greencard online, in person, or by calling our Customer Service Hotline on 13 22 01…

Over the period between Christmas Eve and New Years Day, Metro will operate some special timetables to cater for public transport demands during the holiday season. The Metro Shop and the Metro call centre will be closed on public holidays as well as the 27 & 28 December 2014. The Metro after-hours disability information line…

From Monday 5 January 2015, most Metro urban bus fares will rise by 10 cents. Adult fares will increase between 10 and 30 cents a trip, depending on the length of the bus journey, while most student and concession fares will go up by 10 cents a trip. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins said the Metro…

Metro is running additional service to help you grab a bargain On Boxing Day, Metro Tasmania will run a number of extra bus services in Hobart to help ease the rush on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Metro’s General Manager of Business Improvement Services Rod Byfield said last year’s Boxing Day…

Metro Tasmania in conjunction with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board are once again running the very popular Nightrider bus services on New Year’s Eve in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie for a flat cash fare of just $2. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins said today the Nightrider services were designed to get people easily and…

The Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania are providing Boundary Rider services, operated by Metro, for patrons attending the Big Bash League matches at Blundstone Arena this season. Boundary Rider services offer a free and fast alternative to get to and from the match without the parking and traffic hassles around Blundstone Arena. In addition to…