Media Releases

Metro has welcomed today’s announcement by the Tasmanian Government that it has finalised an agreement with Cubic Transportation Systems to provide a statewide smart ticketing system for public transport across Tasmania. CEO Katie Cooper said this was an exciting milestone for the project. “The introduction of a contemporary integrated ticketing system will greatly benefit the…

6 July 2004 Media release Real time tracking for public transport in Tasmania Metro Tasmania has welcomed the planned introduction of real time tracking for public transport in the state. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said she was delighted that real time tracking would become a reality for Tasmanian commuters before the end of the year.…

21 May 2024 Media Release Metro Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan 2024 – 2029 Metro Tasmania has launched its Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan 2024-2029, outlining the steps it will take to ensure all Metro services provide a safe and respectful space for all Tasmanians. Metro Tasmania Chief Executive Officer Katie Cooper said Metro understood…

Media Release 25 January 2024 Metro Battery Electric Bus Trial Launched in Launceston Tasmanian public transport took an important step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions today with the commencement of battery electric buses (BEB) travelling on Launceston’s streets for a two-year trial on Metro bus routes. The bus uses an electric motor rather than an…

Media Release 21 December 2023 Free travel with Metro on Christmas Day Metro Tasmania will be providing free travel this Christmas Day in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie. The Christmas Day timetable matches the normal Sunday/public holiday timetables. Metro CEO Katie Cooper said: “By providing a fare free Christmas Day we hope people will use our…

Media Release 19 December 2023 Get a lift home on a MAIB Nightrider bus this NYE for $2 MAIB and Metro will offer a flat $2 Nightrider fare from 6pm on all New Year’s Eve bus services in Burnie, Launceston and Hobart. MAIB CEO Paul Kingston said the Nightrider initiative was just one of a…

MEDIA RELEASE 30 November 2023 New Metro Chair and Directors Announced Metro has appointed current director Anthony Braxton-Smith to the position of Chair at its annual general meeting today (30 November). The company also appointed Dr Jane Sargison and Ian Vanderbeek to its Board of Directors. Mr Braxton-Smith, who has 30 years’ experience as a…

MEDIA RELEASE 25 September 2023 Metro welcomes Tasmanian Government Action Plan Metro Tasmania has welcomed today’s announcement by the Tasmanian Government that it will provide an $8.1 million action plan. CEO Katie Cooper said Metro had worked closely with the State Government – and Deputy Premier Michael Ferguson – to achieve these positive outcomes. “The…

MEDIA RELEASE 24 August 2023 Metro to introduce temporary service adjustments to improve certainty and reliability Metro Tasmania (Metro) will introduce temporary service adjustments across its Hobart network from Monday 28 August to assist it to deal with ongoing driver shortages. Metro is planning to suspend some of its less frequented services while maintaining its more…

Media Release 17 July 2023 It’s NOT Ok: Metro and RTBU partner to target anti-social behaviour head-on Metro Tasmania (Metro) and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) have launched a joint campaign to take a stand on anti-social behaviour on Metro buses. The It’s NOT Ok campaign demonstrates to the Tasmanian community, Metro customers…