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Thank you for participating – the draw has now closed. Metro is developing a new sustainability strategy — and we’re asking for your input.The 3–5 minute Sustainable Future Survey asks for your views on Metro’s impact in areas like environmental sustainability, social equity, and governance. Your feedback will directly shape our approach and ensure we…

As part of Metro’s ongoing strategic efforts to keep our bus drivers and customers safe, we are pleased to share that the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has granted Metro an exemption to install security screens on our fleet. This approval marks a significant step in Metro’s commitment to enhancing the safety of our bus…

Registration has now ended. Keep an eye out for our next Metro Careers Day! Find out about becoming a bus driver! Have a question? Chat to our team at (03) 6233 4280 / (03) 6233 4281 or recruitment@metrotas.com.au.

This week, Metro launched an upgrade to our Metro Tas App, bringing real-time bus tracking to our customers in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston. Like other Tasmanian-based public transport operators, our team has worked closely with and supported the Department of State Growth in its rollout of real-time tracking technology. The Metro Tas app now allows…

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. Anti-social behaviour is not ok it on a bus. It is everyone’s responsibility to model good behaviour on buses. Here are…

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 2025. Don’t worry — getting from A to B is easy! Planning your trip…

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 2025, all Metro school services will commence on Thursday 6 February. If your school resumes prior to this date, you may need to utilise…

Real time tracking for public transport in Tasmania Metro Tasmania has welcomed the Tasmanian Governments announcement of 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. “We…

The full student fare will increase on 1 January 2024.  If you use cash for a single trip ticket, the new fare will be $2.00. If you use a GreenCard, the new fare will be $1.60. GreenCards can be topped up online. It costs the same on every trip – it doesn’t matter how far,…

It’s NOT Ok: Metro and RTBU partner to target anti-social behaviour head-on Metro is excited to partner with the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) to launch a joint campaign to take a stand on anti-social behaviour on Metro buses. The ‘It’s NOT Ok’ campaign is designed to demonstrate to the Tasmanian community, Metro customers…