Non-urban fares have changed (Monday, 10 July 2023)
Non-urban fares changed on Monday, 10 July 2023. State-wide, 99% of trips cost the same or less than they did previously. This change affects adult and adult concession passengers on the following routes: Channel to Hobart routes 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 422, X13 Seven Mile Beach to Hobart routes 635, 664, X64, 665,…
Metro awards contracts for two Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trials
Metro has appointed three firms to supply equipment for operational trials of two separate zero emission bus (ZEB) technologies in Tasmania. The contracts were awarded following an extensive request for expression of interest and a request-for-tender process run late last year. The successful suppliers are: Foton Mobility Distribution Pty Ltd: contracted for supply and maintenance…
Metro Tasmania Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial Bulletin – March 2023
Welcome to the sixth bulletin about the Metro Tasmania – Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial. In this bulletin we provide answers to some common safety concerns regarding Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) and hydrogen powered Fuel Cell Electric Buses (FCEBs).
Metro Tasmania Service Disruptions
As we continue through the Back To School season for 2023, we know that it can be a busy and, at times, challenging period for our customers. While we do our best to keep our communities moving, we do anticipate that Metro will have some service disruptions in the form of trip cancellations in the…
Bus Services to JackJumpers Game – Feb 16
We thank you for your patience during this period of service disruptions. As we continue to do everything we can to prioritise our most frequented services, will not be providing the usual Metro charter buses to the Tasmania JackJumper’s game on Thursday, 16 February. This is to ensure that we direct all of our available…
Metro Tasmania Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial Bulletin – February 2023
Welcome to the fifth bulletin about the Metro Tasmania – Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial. In this bulletin we provide an overview of Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS) and refueling a Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB).
Hobart Network Change
A change to the Hobart school service is now in effect as of 8 February 2023 To better service passengers travelling from Taroona High School, Metro has added additional capacity for the afternoon services. From term one 2023, the Route 282 departing Taroona High School at 2:47pm now terminates in the city and then proceeds as…
Back to School Tips 2023
Metro school services commence on 8 Feb 2023 in line with government school term 1 dates, meaning that services marked on the timetable as ‘S – services operates on school days only’ will not be operating prior to 8 Feb 2023. If your school term begins before 8 Feb, please use our Trip Planner to…
Launceston Network Changes
Changes to the Launceston network now effective as of 15 January 2023 Waverley, St Leonards, South Launceston, Riverside, and Trevallyn services have been changed as of Sunday, 15 January 2023. The Department of State Growth funded a trial of three new interpeak connector services (routes 122, 151, and 152) and interpeak services on the existing…
Metro Tasmania Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial Bulletin – January 2023
Welcome to the fourth bulletin about the Metro Tasmania – Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) Trial. In this bulletin we provide an overview of a Fuel Cell Electric Bus (FCEB) and how it works.