Fare Amnesty Ending – 5 July 2020 From Monday 6 July 2020, all passengers will be required to pay the appropriate fare. Please speak to your bus operator about non-cash payment options. If you can only pay cash, please purchase a 10 trip ticket. Images here

Customer Notice Tassielink wishes to advise to our customers the fare amnesty will finish on Sunday 5th July 2020. Fares will be collected from Monday 6th July 2020. As a part of the Greencard network moving towards a non-cash payment option recharge or apply for your Greencard online today. https://www.metrotas.com.au/fares/greencard/

Would like to advise that due to mechanical problem, Route 748 Strahan -Queenstown , is running behind schedule approximately 15min The 747 Queenstown- Burnie will be running as to Timetable, Please remain at stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Due to an incident on the Tasman Bridge , some of Tassielink's Eastern services are experiencing some delays . Please remain at your bus stops and we will be with you as soon as we can . Apologies for the inconvenience.

Would like to advise that Route 714 CYGNET - HOBART is running behind schedule due to mechanical issues, All Cygnet passengers at Huonville please catch The 712 Ranelagh to Hobart service Cygnet to Huonville Please remain at stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Important Update on Additional Services to Hobart College from Huonville Please be advised the additional service – Departing Hobart College at 3.20PM Hobart College direct to Huonville. This service DOES NOT go via Kingston – Monitoring has shown low patronage resulting in the service ceasing after today Friday 12th June 2020 The morning service travelling from Huonville to Hobart College will remain in place and will continue to be monitored . Departing Huonville at 7.30am Skinners Lane direct to Hobart College. This service DOES NOT go via Kingston

Would like to advise that Route 747 Queenstown - Burnie, is running behind schedule approximately 30min Please remain at stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Tassielink would like to advise all passengers Route 737 Bicheno to Hobart due to an road Incident between bicheno an Swansea we are experiencing 20min delay, We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible.

Please be advised that due to the current police road clousure Strahan to Queenstown Route 747 Strahan - Queenstown was unable to be serviced, However the remaining part of Route 747 Queenstown-Burnie will be operating as per Timetable. Tassielink wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Tassielink would like to advise all passengers wishing to travel on our 640pm Hobart to Geeveston due to the current traffic congestion on the southen outlet we are experiencing delays, We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible.

Tassielink would like to advise all passengers wishing to travel on our huon services that due to the current traffic congestion due to roadworks on huon highway most of the huon services may experience delays We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible.

FARE UPDATE As a part of the Greencard network moving towards a non-cash payment option, Tassielink Transit will continue a fare amnesty until 5th July 2020. Apply for your Greencard online today.

Important Update - Additional Service to Hobart College from Huonville As from May 27th 2020 there will be an additional service Departing Huonville at 7.30am Skinners Lane direct to Hobart College. This service DOES NOT travel via Kingston Departing Hobart College at 3.20PM Hobart College direct to Huonville. This service DOES NOT travel via Kingston. This service will be closely monitored . Please check back for regular updates on this service. Tassielink appreciates your patience during the return of school over the next 2 weeks.

Travel on public transport is exempt from restrictions on gatherings, so there can be more than 10 people using a form of public transport. Passengers are encouraged to keep physically distancing in mind and choose a seat away from others where possible. Tasmanian bus drivers are at the ready to help you reach essential services. If you are feeling sick, don’t catch the bus. You have a responsibility to keep yourself, your bus driver and other passengers safe. Using buses Anyone feeling unwell should avoid using public transport. Travel outside peak periods where possible. While waiting at bus stops, practice social distancing . Adults seeking to board a bus which has a high number of passengers are asked to consider waiting for the next service where available. This request does not apply to children. Practice good hand hygiene. If possible use hand sanitiser before and after catching the bus. Spread out on board as much as you can. Members of the same household and family groups can sit together. Avoid touching surfaces inside the bus whenever you can. Please comply with any requests from your bus driver. School bus arrangements for Term 2 School bus services to Government, Catholic and Independent schools are operating where the school is open to students. The continued operation of school bus services is being regularly reviewed based on Public Health advice and updates. The number of students using school buses will increase from 25 May as primary school and colleges resume on site learning. The Department of State Growth will monitor school bus demand and consider whether any changes to bus services are needed.

Would like to advise that Route 734 Port Arthur - Hobart, is running behind schedule due to road closure will update as soon as the road reopens Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Please be advised that due to the current weather and road conditions, Route 748 Queenstown - Strahan and Route 747 Strahan - Queenstown was unable to be serviced, However the remaining part of Route 747 Queenstown-Burnie will be operating as per Timetable. Tassielink wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Reminder to our passengers, Tassielink full timetable service returns on Monday 27th April including school day only (s) services. Please see timetables for further details or call 1300 300 520 A reminder If you are feeling sick, don’t catch the bus. You should only be catching the bus for essential travel. You have a responsibility to keep yourself, your bus driver and other passengers safe.

Bus stop changes West Coast to Burnie From 19 April 2020, West Coast to Burnie service will no longer stop at Cattley St. Tassielink will no longer stop at Cattley Street from 19 April 2020. The bus will now only pick up and drop off passengers at Mount Street, outside the old Advocate building. For more information on timetables and bus routes, please visit www.transport.tas.gov.au

Would like to advise that Route 734 Port Arthur - Hobart, is running behind schedule. Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause

Would like to advise all our passengers, As a part of the Greencard network moving towards a non-cash payment option the fare amnesty period has now been extended to Sunday 31 May 2020. Apply for your Greencard online today

Tassielink would like to advise that due to road clousure at Orford , route 745 hobart to bicheno an route 736 hobart to swansea Will be unable to service past orford We apologise for the inconvenience .

Tassielink wishes to advise that full timetables are running as normal until April 9th. From April 10 the school holiday timetable will come into effect except of Public Holidays. Normal timetables will resume on 27th April 2020. Please see timetables for details. We encourage everyone to practice good hygiene when travelling on public transport, and in keeping with the Tasmanian Government’s COVID-19 advice, Tassielink Transit reminds all passengers to please consider your need to travel if you are feeling unwell. When travelling on passenger transport where possible please try to keep a distance from other passengers. If you need to cough or sneeze, please use a tissue, or a flexed elbow if a tissue is not readily available.

Tassielink would like to advise that due to unforeseen circumstances , Route 794 due to depart Launceston at 11.05am has experienced a significant delay . We apologise for the inconvenience .

ROUTE CHANGES TO BUS TRAVEL AT DRUMMOND CRESCENT PERTH Due to road changes, all Tassielink services will not be able to stop at Drummond Crescent. This may affect your current travel arrangements. As part of the Perth Links Road project, all traffic to and from Perth will need to travel along the new highway which links the Southern roundabout with Illawara Rd. The Perth end of Illawarra Rd will be developed into a cul-de-sac. Currently Westbound Tassielink services to Cressy/Longford are not stopping on Drummond Crescent. From 31 March 2020 all Eastbound Tassielink services will no longer be stopping on Drummond Crescent. Drummond Crescent passengers will need to use the bus stops at: • Perth central, Main Rd (near the Fire Station). • Scone St (opposite Perth Memorial Reserve). For more information on timetables and bus routes, please visit www.transport.tas.gov.au

As a part of the Greencard network TassieLink Transit will have a fare amnesty until 10th April 2020. This will enable customers to source a Greencard for safer contactless payment. To incentivise this, Metro are waiving the $5 application fee of all Greencards For more information on Greencards or to apply please visit https://www.metrotas.com.au/fares/greencard/

Route 794 08:35 Launceston - Longford and Return to 09:18 Launceston is experiencing 15-20min delays. Please remain at all stops and we will be with you as soon as possible We wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

COVID-19/Coronavirus advice to all our passengers Tassielink Transit is responding to the emerging novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak under the guidance of the Tasmanian Government (Department of Health), and is implementing a range of measures to mitigate the safety risk posed to passengers and staff. These measures aim to: PREVENT the spread of COVID-19 PREPARE for situations that may arise as a result of the outbreak, including cases of confirmed or potential infection RESPOND to and RECOVER from situations that do occur in a timely and effective way In order to prevent and prepare, Tassielink Transit have organised enhanced cleaning of all buses. Tassielink Transit constantly monitor COVID-19 advice, receiving regular industry updates and recommendations from the relevant departments and continue to review our practices to coincide with the latest advice. We encourage everyone to practice good hygiene when travelling on public transport, and in keeping with the Tasmanian Government’s COVID-19 advice, Tassielink Transit reminds all passengers to please consider your need to travel if you are feeling unwell. When travelling on passenger transport where possible please try to keep a distance from other passengers. If you need to cough or sneeze, please use a tissue, or a flexed elbow if a tissue is not readily available. For more information on COVID-19 and how to prevent its spread, visit www.health.tas.gov.au/coronavirus. The team at Tassielink Transit thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.