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Metro Tasmania

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 132201

Address: 22 Elizabeth Street 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.metrotas.com.au

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25.01.2022 Our app developers have resolved a server error that was restricting some users from using the Greencard platform on the Metro Tas app. Please update to the latest version of the app to use the Greencard platform as normal. Thank you for your patience.

24.01.2022 School holidays is the perfect time to explore your city. Did you know you can travel to lots of popular spots with Metro, including the Springs at kunanyi/Mt Wellington, Cataract Gorge, and the Burnie Makers’ Workshop? Check out getthere.metrotas.com.au for ideas in Hobart, or use the Trip Planner for travel state-wide.

24.01.2022 Make sure to keep your eyes away from your phone when crossing the road. Look up and look out.

22.01.2022 To give passengers who are boarding more space, please exit via the back door whenever possible.

21.01.2022 This Remembrance Day we’re paying tribute to those who have served or are serving in defence forces, and remembering those who have died or suffered in conflict. Lest we forget.

21.01.2022 Launceston: due to congestion caused by a burst water pipe in the CBD, delays of around 10 minutes are expected on most services travelling through the city this afternoon. We apologise for the inconvenience and recommend allowing extra travel time.

20.01.2022 Hobart: Due to an incident in the Glenorchy interchange, delays are expected to services travelling through Glenorchy this afternoon and this may result in flow on delays throughout the network. We apologise for the inconvenience and advise allowing extra travel time.

20.01.2022 Plan your bus travel in just a few clicks with our handy Trip Planner. Simply select 'current location' or where you want to leave from, then enter your destination and the time you'd like to travel. We'll do the work of finding a bus stop, time and route for you, and show you how to get there. Available on the free Metro app or at www.metrotas.com.au/planner

20.01.2022 Following the recent changes to the Hobart City Interchange, some express services have had some minor timetable adjustments. Make sure you're ready for your next express trip by clicking here: http://ow.ly/8hwd50BKt41

19.01.2022 Burnie: Passengers are reminded that in accordance with our Sunday/Public Holiday timetables, Metro services will not be operating in Burnie on the Burnie Show Day public holiday, Friday 2 October.

18.01.2022 Please be advised that Metro is aware of server issue affecting some iOS 14 users in accessing their online Greencard account through the Metro Tas app. This may also affect users on other platforms. We are working to resolve this and appreciate your patience. More here: http://ow.ly/sT3c50BLvzq

18.01.2022 To make life as easy as possible for our priority passengers, please move down the bus to make space and seats at the front available for those who need them. Learn more here about how you can help us reduce passenger falls: http://ow.ly/T55I50BPJnx

17.01.2022 It's almost here! The Hobart City Interchange will be changing this Sunday 11 October. Are you ready? Your bus stop may move and all stop names are changing names to make the interchange easier to navigate. Some services are also changing departure time or stop. Click here for all the info: http://ow.ly/E7oF50BudFp

17.01.2022 Did you know that we have 23 different Greencard Agents across the state where you can top up you card using cash, credit card or EFTPOS. You can see a full list and maps of all Greencard Agents here: http://ow.ly/ZIUH50AR1J3

16.01.2022 Please be advised that the Greencard website will undergo urgent maintenance tonight between 6pm-7pm. During this time you will not be able to log in to your Greencard online account. We apologise for this inconvenience. http://ow.ly/ubBx50Cf0az

16.01.2022 For the safety of you and all fellow passengers, when catching the bus please stay still, and either sit down or hold on when the bus is moving. Click here to learn more about how you can stay safe on board and assist our priority passengers: http://ow.ly/qgme50BPIRt

16.01.2022 Have you seen our new Metro Shop at our Springfield depot? Come check out our brand new Shop next time you’re travelling through Moonah, it’s all part of how we are modernising to connect communities better than ever.

16.01.2022 If you catch West Hobart/Mt. Stuart services from the City, remember that these services now depart stop L1 on Liverpool Street. Read more here: http://ow.ly/nZXu50BKt6S

16.01.2022 Don't forget that the Hobart City Interchange will be changing on 11 October. Have you checked how this will affect your travel? Your bus stop may move and all stop names are changing names to make the interchange easier to navigate. Some services are also changing departure time or stop. Click here for all the info: http://ow.ly/E7oF50BudFp

15.01.2022 Remember to wait until the bus is stopped before getting up to move to the door, and please try to stay still while travelling on the bus - there's no need to rush! Visit our website here for more tips on how you can help ensure that we stay safe together: http://ow.ly/qgme50BPIRt

15.01.2022 Protect every life and always looks out for pedestrians, and take extra care around them at bus stops. For more helpful reminders this National Road Safety Week, head here: https://www.roadsafetyweek.net.au/

14.01.2022 This National Road Safety Week, join over 30,000 other Australians and lead the way by taking the pledge to drive so others survive: https://www.roadsafetyweek.net.au/

14.01.2022 Travelling from Hobart to West Hobart or Mt. Stuart? Following recent changes to the Hobart City Interchange, all route 540 services now start their outbound trips from stop L1 on Liverpool Street. More info here: http://ow.ly/pa2H50BKt2t

13.01.2022 Hobart: due to traffic congestion, services throughout the network may experience delays this afternoon. We apologise for any inconvenience, please allow additional time when planning your travel journeys.

13.01.2022 Hobart: a reminder that our Sunday/Public Holiday timetable will apply to all services tomorrow on Show Day, Thursday 22 October. Our hotline will be open from 8am to 6pm to help with your enquiries.

13.01.2022 A reminder that, following changes to the Hobart City Interchange on 11 October, your bus stop may have moved or have a new name, and some departure times have changed. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/nwrr50BKt9W

12.01.2022 UPDATE 11:11am: The technical issues have been resolved and the online system is now operating as normal. Thank you for your patience. Please be advised that the Greencard online platform is currently experiencing technical issues. We are working to resolve this as soon as possible and apologise for the inconvenience.

12.01.2022 From Sunday 11 October, the Hobart City Interchange is changing. A new bus stop will open on the western side of the interchange following the completion of hotel construction. Your bus stop may move and stop names are changing to make the interchange easier to navigate. Some services are changing departure time or stop to reduce congestion on stops at the busiest times of the day, especially in the afternoon peak. Click here for full details: http://ow.ly/E7oF50BudFp

11.01.2022 Due to roadworks from 30 November until 15 December, passengers intending to board or alight route 553 on Athleen Avenue, Ruth Drive or Susan Parade will need to travel on a Metro shuttle bus to connect to the service. More info here: http://ow.ly/bpEJ50CvjOX

10.01.2022 Do you travel to from the City to Lenah Valley? As of 11 October, all Lenah Valley services now depart the Hobart City Interchange from stop B1 on the western side of the Interchange, just outside the Metro Shop. More info here: http://ow.ly/pa2H50BKt2t

09.01.2022 We've been connecting locals and visitors for over 60 years, and are looking for people with a strong customer and safety focus to join our Hobart team as casual Bus Operators. While a current standard driving licence and National Police Certificate is essential, as well as having or progressing toward Working with Children Registration, all training is provided. Learn more and apply here: http://ow.ly/bvWM50zNj01

09.01.2022 We're passionate about making the bus safe for everyone, and this October we’re focussing on reducing the number of falls on our buses. We know that for many of our customers, safe transport is critical to quality of life, so please remember to do the right thing when someone needs your seat more than you do. You can learn more about our campaign to stay safe on board here: http://ow.ly/qgme50BPIRt

09.01.2022 Given the importance of the transport corridor through the northern suburbs of Hobart, we are proud to be providing greater convenience and access for passengers at our new Metro Shop at the Springfield depot. Come say hi, top up your Greencard and ask any questions about our timetables or services.

09.01.2022 It is NAIDOC week. This year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be acknowledging that hundreds of First Nations people and cultures covered this continent for over 65,000 years. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for their future. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 it’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country, which is Australian history. In recognition of the deep history and culture of lutruwita (Tasmania), Metro acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

08.01.2022 This week is National Road Safety Week. The safety of all road users is our highest priority, as NRSW serves as reminder of the things we can all do to ensure every road user travels safely. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. You can read more about Road Safety Week here: https://www.roadsafetyweek.net.au/ #nrsw

08.01.2022 A reminder that Seniors Card holders with a Greencard can travel FREE from 12-18 October. More information, including details on how to get a Greencard, can be found here: http://ow.ly/z6Fz50BqNid

08.01.2022 Launceston: due to roadworks, four outbound stops in West Launceston will be closed until 4.30pm today. We apologise for any inconvenience. Please click here for more info: http://ow.ly/s70f50CsP7P

06.01.2022 Hobart: Due to an incident, two lanes are closed in Macquarie Street between Elizabeth Street and Argyle Street. High levels of congestion in the CBD are affecting inbound and outbound services, resulting in delays of 10 to 20 minutes. We advise allowing extra travel time this afternoon, and apologise for any inconvenience.

06.01.2022 UPDATE 12:05PM: Server upgrades are complete and the Greencard online platform is functioning as normal. Thank you for your patience. Please be advised that due the Greencard online server will be unavailable for approximately one hour from 11.30am today to allow for an upgrade to the online server. We apologise for the inconvenience and will advise when normal service is restored.

05.01.2022 According to recent data from the RACT, the cheapest new small car will still cost you $182 a week to run, and that doesn’t even include parking! Similar travel will cost you only $28 per week with Metro. If you’re saving for something, why not try taking the bus instead of your car to work? Calculate how much you could be saving here: https://carculator.metrotas.com.au/

04.01.2022 Happy Seniors Week! Simply show your Seniors Card and Greencard to travel free until Sunday 18 October. Detail: http://ow.ly/J9Wm50BqNyN

04.01.2022 Hobart: Due to an accident on Main Road Glenorchy, between Chapel St and King George Ave, two stops will be missed inbound and outbound for approximately the next hour. Traffic delays are expected as a result, we advise allowing more travel time for your journeys this evening and apologies for the inconvenience.

03.01.2022 To help our priority passengers stay safe on board, please do the right thing on the bus by leaving priority seats clear and vacating your seat if someone needs it more than you. Let's stay safe together: http://ow.ly/iSsd50BPJ9j

03.01.2022 UPDATE 15:54: St John Street is clear and all services are operating as normal. Thank you for your patience. Launceston: Due to an incident in St. John Street, all services scheduled to depart from stop B1 in the Launceston City Interchange will depart from stop C1 until further notice. Associated congestion from this incident is expected to result in late running across the network. We apologise for the inconvenience and advise allowing extra travel time for your journeys.

03.01.2022 From Sunday 11 October, the Hobart City Interchange is changing. A new bus stop will open on the western side of the interchange following the completion of hotel construction. Some bus stops are moving, stop names are changing and some services are changing departure time. Click here for all the details: http://ow.ly/E7oF50BudFp

02.01.2022 We have officially opened a new Metro Shop facility at our Springfield depot! Just opposite Stop A, come visit us to buy or top up your Greencard, and ask any questions about our timetables or services. Our Metro Shop team can’t wait to see you!

01.01.2022 Changes to the Hobart City Interchange have taken effect today. Buses can now access to the western side of the interchange, and stop names and some departure times have changed. Make sure you're ready for your next trip by clicking here: http://ow.ly/vqOU50BKsWi