Time to top up or get new Greencards for return to school
Metro is reminding students and parents to ensure they have a Greencard for the commencement of the first term of school on 5 February. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today many parents with children travelling by bus to school for the first time often left it to the last minute to sort out…
Free ride with Metro on Christmas day
Metro has decided to waive fares for all passengers on Christmas Day. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today people could travel free on all services in Hobart and Launceston on Christmas Day. “Metro operates to Sunday and public holiday timetable on Christmas Day in Hobart and Launceston and in the spirit of Christmas,…
Most Metro bus fares to rise by 20 cents
Most Metro bus fares will increase by 20 cents a trip from Sunday 5 January 2014. There will be no increase in concession and student fares in urban areas and fare increases for Metro services in non-urban areas have been kept to a minimum. Metro Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today the new fares…
Nightrider services New Years Eve 2013
Metro Tasmania in conjunction with the Motor Accidents Insurance Board are once again running additional Nightrider bus services on New Year’s Eve in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie for a flat cash fare of just $2. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove said today the Nightrider services were designed to get people easily and safely to…
Catch my ride patronage campaign
Metro today launched a major state-wide campaign aimed at reversing a decline in passenger numbers. Metro’s Chairperson Lynn Mason said today the campaign was built around a “hero” character to focus on positive perceptions about bus travel to challenge some negative views people have. “Our hero character is confident, quirky and charming. He is helpful…
New directors appointed to Metro Board
Two new directors have joined the Metro Tasmania board. Chairperson of Metro Tasmania Ms Lynn Mason said today Nick Burrows and Mike Harris had been appointed to fill vacancies on the board. She said the two new directors would bring a wealth of experience and skill to the Metro board. Mr Burrows is a director…
Metro’s new online journey planner
Metro Tasmania today launched the online Journey Planner to make it quicker and easier for passengers to plan bus trips on all services in the Greater Hobart area. Metro’s Chief Executive Officer Heather Haselgrove today launched the Hobart Journey Planner at Princes Wharf No 1 where the Sustainable Living Tasmania Festival opens tomorrow. “The introduction…
New Chairperson appointed for Metro
Ms Lynn Mason has been appointed Chairperson of Metro Tasmania. Ms Lynn Mason was first appointed as a Director of Metro on 3 March 2008 and was appointed as Acting Chairperson on 23 May 2013. Ms Mason said today it was a challenging but exciting time to be Chairperson of Metro. “After some strong gains…