Back to Better Mobility
We don’t want to go from lockdown to gridlock. The public transport sector has stepped forward into the front lines to help fight the coronavirus, despite the nearly 90% drop in ridership around the world. Together, we have been responding to short-term emergencies, but now we must move beyond, ensure the survival of public transport…
Changes to Launceston services from Sunday 5 July 2020
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…
Travel safer with a free Greencard
It’s safer and cheaper to use a Greencard for your travel. Greencards are free until Monday 31 August and you can get one: Online At a Metro Shop or depot At a Greencard Agent A Greencard is a smart card that stores fare credit, meaning you can tap and go rather than use cash…
Changes to North West bus services deferred
Please be advised that the changes to the North West bus network scheduled to be implemented by the Department of State Growth in April 2020 have been deferred until January 2021. This decision was made in light of COVID-19 in order to minimise change to communities at the present time. Thank you for your patience…
Back to school tips for 2020
Know which bus to catch to school? We recommend you familiarise yourself with the route and time of the service you’ll take to school or campus in 2020. Getting from A to B starts with planning your journey. There are many ways to find out which bus you need, but we think the easiest way…
Get ready for travel in 2020
Connect to work and study in 2020 with Metro. Make the most of your time and money with these tips: Get your Greencard ready to go A Greencard saves you 20% on all fares, stores any concession details you have, and offers a cheaper capped daily fare. To tap and go, make sure it’s ready…
MAIB Nightrider – the easy way to get to and from New Year’s Eve celebrations
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…
Volunteers needed to test health benefits of bus travel in Menzies study
Can regularly catching the bus improve your health? This is one of the questions researchers will be examining in a new University of Tasmania study focussed on people’s transport habits. Lead researcher Dr Verity Cleland, from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, said the world-first study aimed to determine whether an incentives scheme would lead…
Back to school tips for 2019
Know which bus to catch to school? We recommend you familiarise yourself with the route and time of the service you’ll take to school or campus in 2019. Getting from A to B starts with planning your journey. There are many ways to find out which bus you need, but we think the easiest way…
NYE Nightrider 2018
It only takes $2 to be a Real Mate. Get home safely on New Year’s Eve with MAIB Nightrider! Thanks to the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB), Metro will operate late night services in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie this NYE. With $2 flat fares from 6pm, be a real mate and ensure you and your…