Tasmanians can now hop on Metro buses for free, with no fares required on services across the State.
This Tasmanian Government cost‑of‑living initiative is designed to help ease pressure on household budgets, particularly as fuel prices continue to rise. As more Tasmanians look for easier and more affordable ways to get around, Metro is here to help keep people moving, to work, to the shops, to appointments, and everywhere in between.
Available to passengers who meet any of the following criteria:
Aged 70 or over
Classified as a War Widow by the Department of Veterans Affairs
Hold one of the following cards (concession applies to primary cardholder only):
Health Care Card
Pensioner Concession Card
Seniors Card (issued by an Australian State or Territory Government)
Tasmanian Concession Card
Evidence of Immigration Status Card
Residence Determination ImmiCard
Full-time students aged 19 or older enrolled at:
Tasmanian senior secondary college (Year 11–12)
TasTAFE
Any university
Tasmanian College of English
(Note: Adult concession applies from the start of the year in which the cardholder turns 19)
Student/Child Concessions
Child/Student (under 18)
Available to:
Children aged 5 to 16
Full-time students aged under 19, enrolled at:
Primary or secondary school
Senior secondary college
TasTAFE
University
Tasmanian College of English
(Student fares apply until the end of the calendar year in which the student turns 18. From age 16, students must carry valid student ID)
Student Bus Pass For Free Travel
Full time child students in special circumstances may be issued a Student Bus Pass For Free Travel Greencard by the Department of State Growth for travel between home and school. Free travel applies on weekdays from 7am to 7pm. Outside the hours of free travel, the cardholder may use the card as a regular Greencard by adding travel credit to it. For more information or to apply for this concession, visit the Department of State Growth website.
Special Circumstances Student Greencard
Full time adult students may be issued a Special Circumstances Student Greencard by the Department of State Growth which entitles the cardholder to either a Student Concession fare or free travel. For more information or to apply for this concession, visit the Department of State Growth website.
Free Travel
The following people are entitled to free travel:
Children aged under five (provided they are accompanied by a responsible person and are not in school uniform)
Tasmania Police Officers (upon presentation of a Tasmania Police badge)
Ambulance Officers (Ambulance Tasmania and St John Ambulance officers in uniform)
Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) and Extreme Disablement Adjustment (EDA) pensioners (provided they have applied for and use a Greencard)
Free travel is also provided on presentation of the following:
Vision Impairment Pass (free travel applies to the cardholder, guide dog, and attendant)
Companion Card (free travel applies to the cardholder’s companion while the cardholder pays the fee for which they are entitled)
Metro tokens (free travel applies for the travel indicated on the token)
