Media Releases

Metro believes that relocating Launceston’s CBD bus interchange away from their current position in St Johns St would be detrimental to bus patrons and may hurt city businesses. The vast majority of Metro’s service runs for routes from the city to the surrounding suburbs currently commence or terminate at the St John St interchange. Each…

Metro is advising passengers to check before travelling over the Easter break as there are a number of alterations to services. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today passengers wishing to use Metro bus services between Good Friday 18 April, 2014 and Easter Tuesday 22 April should check the Metro website or ring the…

Metro bus drivers and staff are today showing their support for the National Stroke Foundation’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today Metro was pleased to support the event as it dovetailed with its own programs to help improve the health and fitness of employees. “Metro is supporting the National…

Metro bus drivers and staff are today showing their support for the National Stroke Foundation’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today Metro was pleased to support the event as it dovetailed with its own programs to help improve the health and fitness of employees. “Metro is supporting the National…

Metro is reminding students and parents to ensure they have a Greencard for the commencement of the first term of school on 5 February. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today many parents with children travelling by bus to school for the first time often left it to the last minute to sort out…

Metro has decided to waive fares for all passengers on Christmas Day. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today people could travel free on all services in Hobart and Launceston on Christmas Day. “Metro operates to Sunday and public holiday timetable on Christmas Day in Hobart and Launceston and in the spirit of Christmas,…

Most Metro bus fares will increase by 20 cents a trip from Sunday 5 January 2014. There will be no increase in concession and student fares in urban areas and fare increases for Metro services in non-urban areas have been kept to a minimum. Metro Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today the new fares…

Metro Tasmania in conjunction with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board are once again running additional 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 Heather Haselgrove said today the Nightrider services were designed to get people easily and safely to…

Metro today launched a major state-wide campaign aimed at reversing a decline in passenger numbers. Metro’s Chairperson Lynn Mason said today the campaign was built around a “hero” character to focus on positive perceptions about bus travel to challenge some negative views people have. “Our hero character is confident, quirky and charming. He is helpful…

Two new directors have joined the Metro Tasmania board. Chairperson of Metro Tasmania Ms Lynn Mason said today Nick Burrows and Mike Harris had been appointed to fill vacancies on the board. She said the two new directors would bring a wealth of experience and skill to the Metro board. Mr Burrows is a director…