Category: Launceston

Have you noticed the “Get BusActive!” posters in our buses? They’re part of a study, conducted by the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. This research is all about uncovering the motivations behind bus travel and how it can positively impact physical activity. Originally launched as a pilot study in 2019, this initiative has now expanded…

We hope all of our customers have a safe and happy Easter period. Please see our service arrangements and opening hours below: Good FRIDAY 15 APRIL: Sunday/Public Holiday timetables All Metro Shops and hotline closed Saturday 16 APRIL: Business as usual – Saturday timetables! Easter Sunday 17 APRIL: Business as usual – Sunday/Public Holiday timetables! Monday…

Following the Tasmanian Government’s announcement on 4 March 2022, masks will still be required on public transport. Thanks for doing the right thing and keeping everyone safe by wearing a mask when you travel with us. Please be mindful that some passengers are exempt from wearing a mask. Where possible, keep a distance from other…

A reminder that Child/Student fares increased by 10 cents on 1 January this year. Child/Student fares are now: Cash – $1.90 Greencard – $1.52 This fare increase is set by Tasmanian Government policy.

In partnership with the Department of Health, we’re proud to be running services running from Rocherlea and Mayfield to the vaccine clinic at Door of Hope in South Launceston on Wednesday 17 November. Two services will run from the Rocherlea Terminus departing at 10am and 12pm, returning 11.30am and 1.30pm and two services will run…

The Department of State Growth recently undertook additional consultation on bus services across Northern Tasmania, in response to feedback received following the January introduction of the revised Launceston and Northern Tasmania public transport network. The Department has used this feedback to implement some further enhancements to the new network that are designed to ensure bus…

MAIB and Metro are combining to offer people a safe and convenient alternative when planning travel to and from New Year’s Eve celebrations in Burnie, Hobart, and Launceston. MAIB Nightrider services will operate throughout the evening on major bus routes. $2 Flat fare offer Just $2 will buy you a single-trip ride on any service…

Metro is proud to play an important role in the daily life of a university student and is offering students free travel to start their semester. From Monday 16 July to Friday 20 July all students from the University of Tasmania’s Launceston and Cradle Coast campuses will be offered free travel on Metro bus services.…

Travel will be free on all Metro services for veterans, war widows and current Australian Defence Force personnel on ANZAC Day. Metro is pleased to once again offer this very small token of appreciation to those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country in the armed forces. To be eligible for free travel,…

We are proud to partner with the TUU to offer all University of Tasmania students free travel on our Launceston Turn Up and Go timetable during Welcome Week. Simply show your UTAS student ID when you board a route 6, 7, 8 or 10 service between Monday 26 February and Friday 2 March to travel…