Fares

Before you travel, choose your destination and plan your trip. You can either:

• see timetables to find the route and bus number that takes you to your destination, the stop closest to you, and the timetable for departure times.
• use any map app on your phone to find your closest stop
• contact your operator for assistance.

When you travel,

• You can track public buses and ferries in real time on Google Maps and other apps.
• Arrive at the stop or wharf five to 10 minutes early.
• For buses, wave to the driver so they know to stop, and enter through the front door.
• Find a seat or if none are available and you need to stand, hold onto the nearest strap or pole.
• For buses, press the button to get off.
• Once the bus or ferry has come to a complete stop, exit safely.

No free travel applies to

• general access services operated by Metro Tasmania, Tassielink Transit, Kinetic, Manions Coaches, Calows Coaches, Area Connect, and Derwent Ferries
• all government contracted school bus services that charge a fare.

No, these services are not included.

Yes.

Yes. Normal booking requirements apply:

Please talk to the operator you booked with to arrange for a refund of your fare.

You can use these for travel after 30 June 2027.

No. We will carefully monitor capacity and encourage walking and cycling for those making short journeys.

Public transport is an essential service, and every effort is made to maintain services based on the current timetables and routes. There is a finite supply of buses and drivers, and we are managing that to the best of our ability, as we recognise public transport is an essential service.

We are also reviewing the current Greater Hobart bus network, including urban Hobart and outlying areas such as New Norfolk, Sorell and Southern Beaches, Richmond, Campania and the Huon Valley. This review includes the public bus network currently operated by Metro, Tassielink and Kinetic and the Metro school bus network. No other school bus services are included.

As the first step of the review, bus timetables in Greater Hobart changed on 3 May 2026 to better reflect actual travel conditions. We also introduced new Sunday services to and from Brighton because this was a 2024 government election commitment.

Before these changes the Greater Hobart bus network was based on 2015 travel conditions. Timetables had not kept pace with changes in road network conditions, travel patterns, journey times and traffic, contributing to ongoing late running.

Timetables now align more closely with actual bus movements. Most public services were adjusted by just a few minutes, but we added extra to some Metro school services so students can get to school on time.

At the same time we are working to update routes and timetables to:

• be reliable, easy to use and convenient
• improve access to jobs and everyday needs like shopping and social activities
• make better use of available funding to benefit the most people.

We are preparing a draft design of a new network based on community feedback collected in May and June 2025 and will continue consulting throughout 2026. You can stay up-to-date on opportunities to participate by visiting the Greater Hobart Bus Network Review project page.

We are carefully monitoring passenger numbers on services. We’re encouraging people to travel in off peak periods where they can or to walk or cycle if their journey is a short one. If you are an adult and the bus/ferry is looking full, you might want to consider waiting for the next service.

The Tasmanian Government is funding this initiative, which has the dual purpose of supporting family budgets and encouraging people to switch from private car travel to public transport.

The Tasmanian Government has announced a temporary public transport fare free promotion to encourage people to try the bus and support family budgets.

This was initially scheduled to end on 30 June 2026 but has been extended by 12 months to 30 June 2027.

Heavily subsidised fares are already attractive when compared to the cost of running, insuring, maintaining and parking cars. However, with this special incentive, people can save even more.