Montrose Bay High and Big Picture School Service Termination

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +1100

Effective from 16th April 2012 O'Driscoll Coaches will no longer provide a direct service to Montrose Bay High and the Big Picture School.

Students wishing to travel by bus from New Norfolk to these schools should utilise our regular timetabled services and alight and board on Main Rd at the stop nearest the schools.

Changes to School Bus - Claremont College and St Virgil's College

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:54:00 +1100

Effective from Monday 2nd April the route 1782b Claremont College student only service will be re-routed and travel via St Virgil's College. Morning arrival time at Claremont College will be 10 minutes later at 8.30am. All other times remain unchanged.

Student Greencard Information

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:17:00 +1100

WHAT IS A STUDENT GREENCARD?

A Student Greencard looks and works like an ordinary Metro Greencard on Metro Busses but also lets students get a cheaper fare when going to and from school on other bus services.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A STUDENT GREENCARD?

Any student, fare paying and those eligible for free bus travel, who is under 18 years of age or turning 18 during the school year
AND
Travels to and from school on a fare charging bus other than Metro, Merseylink or Tassielink. (Students travelling on Merseylink, Tassielink and Metro can get a card to access discount fares direct from the operator.)

FOR STUDENTS WHO PAY A FARE

Students will need a Greencard to access a discounted fare.
If you have a Greencard you don't need to get another one. You can just use the one you have.
Show your Greencard when getting on the bus and you pay a discounted fare of $1.00.
Without the Greencard the maximum fare is $1.30.
You can use your student Greencard to access the discount fare and to store credit when you catch a Metro bus before of after school, on the weekends or during school holidays. (refer www.metrotas.com.au for terms and conditions of use).
If your card is lost/stolen and you need a replacement card you will need to apply at www.metrotas.com.au and pay a re-issue fee.

FOR STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE (CONCESSION) TRAVEL

Greencards for free travel have the year of expiry printed on them.
- Students will need a student Greencard to get the free travel entitlement while travelling to and from school between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm.
  - Show your Greencard when getting on the bus to get free travel.
    - Without the Greencard the maximum fare is $1.30.
      - You can use your student Greencard to access discount fare and to store credit when you catch a Metro bus before of after school, on the weekends or during school holidays. (refer www.metrotas.com.au for terms and conditions of use).
        
        If your card is lost/stolen you will need to apply for a replacement and pay a fee. A replacement Greencard with a free travel entitlement will cost $11.00.
        
        WAYS TO APPLY
        
        Students Who Pay a Fare
        Paper applications are available:
        
        Download and print out application form here.
        
        OR
        
        Get a paper copy from Service Tasmania shops.
        
        Free Pass (Concession) Students
        If you are eligible or think you might be eligible for free bus travel:
        
        Find out more, download and print an application form here.
        
        OR
        
        Apply online.
        
        OR
        
        Get a paper copy from Service Tasmania shops.
        
        Completed hard copy forms can be posted to:
        Bus Passes
        Passenger Transport Services Branch
        GPO Box 1242
        Hobart Tas 7001

Additional Sunday Services and Sunday Timetable Changes

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:07:00 +1100

Effective from Sunday 5^thFebruary Derwent Valley Link will operate an additional return service between New Norfolk and Hobart on Sundays. The change will mean that existing Sunday service times will also change.

New timetables will be available from the drivers from Monday 30th January.

To view a PDF copy of the new timetable click here.

Derwent Valley Link News

Montrose Bay High and Big Picture School Service Termination

Changes to School Bus - Claremont College and St Virgil's College

Student Greencard Information

WHAT IS A STUDENT GREENCARD?

Additional Sunday Services and Sunday Timetable Changes