Metro Tasmania celebrates 60 years of operation
Metro Tasmania today celebrates its 60th birthday. Celebrations are scheduled for staff at each depot on Monday 2 March with the Hobart Depot showcasing an old Bedford bus and new member of the fleet side by side along with a collection of photos, memorabilia and retro uniforms. During its 60 year history Metro has operated…
Metro Tasmania to begin issuing fines for fare evasion
From Monday 23 February 2015, Metro Tasmania Authorised Officers will begin issuing fines for fare evasion and those that are not using correct tickets. This follows a three month trial where Authorised Officers travelled randomly on different bus routes in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie to check tickets and determine to what level fare evasion was…
Metro drivers express artistic side through photographs shot on the job
Metro today officially launched Hobart from a Bus – an exhibition of photographs taken by Metro Bus Operators at the Stable Gallery, Cooleys Hotel. The free exhibition, curated by Sean Kelly, Arts Officer for Moonah Arts Centre, will be on show for the month of February. The new photographic exhibition highlights the many unique and…
How Metro services can save commuters more than $8,000 per annum
Metro has today welcomed the findings of the Australian Railway Association’s report The Cost of Commuting: An Analysis of Potential Commuter Savings. Speaking about the findings Metro CEO, Mr Stuart Wiggins said “This report is a welcome addition to the existing studies that highlight the benefits of using public transport and the significant contribution it…
Free bus rides for Hobart Carols by Candlelight ticket holders
Metro is offering free bus travel to get people to and from this year’s Hobart ‘Carols by Candlelight’ events on Saturday 13 December and Sunday 14 December. Metro Chief Executive Officer Stuart Wiggins said that this year people could travel free on any Metro bus route to and from Hobart City upon presentation of their…
Metro puts journey planning power in customer hands
From today, Metro passengers will find it easier to plan bus trips and get information with the release of a new suite of technical products. These include a new mobile App, a redesigned website, and a customer touchscreen. Minister for Infrastructure Rene Hidding announced the technology upgrades at the Metro Shop in the Hobart Elizabeth…
Improved Burnie services
Metro is introducing additional services to the North West Regional Hospital as part of a revision to improve running times and service reliability in Burnie. Metro’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Alan Pedley said today that Metro timetables in Burnie had been revised to take into account current traffic conditions and running times with a view…
Metro Fare Evasion Trial
Metro will start a three-month statewide trial next week to determine the extent of fare evasion and underpayment across its network of buses. Metro’s Acting-Chief Executive Officer Alan Pedley said Authorised Officers will travel on buses in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie throughout the trial to check and enforce correct payment of fares. “We are advising…
Metro to partner with Lifeline for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Friday 12 September, Metro Tasmania will join Lifeline at their Out of the Shadows into the Light – a walk to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. Metro will provide free shuttle services from Salamanca Place to the Cenotaph on the Domain where the walk will begin. “A number of Metro employees have been personally…
Metro to fund Turn Up and Go services
Metro today announced the continuation of the extremely successful Turn Up and Go services along the Main Road corridor from Hobart CBD to Glenorchy. Metro’s Acting-CEO Alan Pedley said the original one-year trial, begun in November last year, has been an overwhelming success. “We have seen an 8 percent increase in patronage and a steady…