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Some bus timetables across Greater Hobart will change from Sunday, 3 May 2026, as part of the Greater Hobart Network Review, led by the Department of State Growth.

Planning on travelling via Metro over the Easter period? See below for the timetables and opening hours our buses, Metro Shops and depots will be operating to between Friday 3 April to Wednesday 8 April.

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…

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. Whether you’re catching the bus every day or considering it for the first time, travelling with Metro is designed to be simple, practical…

Bus Driver Appreciation Day is a chance to recognise the people behind the wheel of Metro services — our Bus Operators — and the role they play in supporting everyday life across Tasmania.

On Thursday 5 March, Metro marked International Women’s Day with a meaningful update to the historical timeline at our Springfield Depot Metro Shop, honouring the organisation’s (operating as the Metropolitan Transport Trust, MTT, at the time) first female bus drivers and the lasting impact they have had on our industry.

It’s back to school time! Do you and your child know the Golden Rules for Riding a Bus? Here at Metro, the comfort and safety of our customers and bus operators is a priority. Disruptive, disrespectful and anti-social behaviour is not ok on a bus. It is everyone’s responsibility to model good behaviour on buses.…

The Tasmanian Department of State Growth determines that Metro Tasmania will commence running school bus services from the first day of Term 1 for Tasmanian government schools. This means that for 2026, all Metro school services will commence on Thursday 5 February. If your school resumes prior to this date, you may need to utilise…

Heading to Foo Fighters in Launceston this weekend? The Tasmanian Government and Metro are providing another option to help fans get home after the concert at UTAS Stadium on Saturday, 24 January 2026. In addition to Metro’s regularly scheduled services, there will be additional Metro Nightrider services departing from Launceston city between 10.30pm and 12.30am,…

It’s back to school time!  Do you know which bus to catch? As you or your child get ready to return to school, it’s time to familiarise yourself with the routes and timetables of the Metro bus services you’ll take in 2026. Don’t worry — getting from A to B is easy! Planning your trip…