Real-time tracking is being rolled out to Tasmanian public transport. Real-time uses GPS technology to see the location of a bus or ferry and works out how long it will take to get to each upcoming stop.
Real-time information is available for buses and ferries in and around Hobart, and Metro Tasmania’s Launceston and Burnie services. This will expand to cover all public buses and ferries state-wide. Scroll down to see which services have real-time and to learn more about the program.
Access real-time information via:
How to use the real-time interactive map
- Use your device’s current location (you may need to enable your device location services) or zoom in on the map to find your stop (shown as orange dots).
- You can also search for your stop using the search icon and typing the street name into the search field. Select your stop from the drop-down list.
- You can also search for your stop using the search icon and typing the street name into the search field which will give you a drop down of all the stops in that street.
- Click on your stop to see upcoming services listed by route number.
- The next two services will display for each route number.
- Departure times under one hour display as minutes, otherwise in 24-hour time (13:15 is 1:15pm).
- Times in purple are based on the real-time bus location.
- Times in black/grey are based on the timetable (real-time prediction not yet available
You can also
- Click on a bus / ferry (shown as blue dots) to see the route it is doing (shown as an orange line on the map).
- Click the bus icon on the left of the screen to see all nearby buses / ferries.
- Use the back button to find another stop or service.
Click on the link above to see real-time bus and ferry information
Watch the video below for a demonstration.
Real-time tracking is now available for:
Southern Tasmania
- All Metro Tasmania public routes (urban Hobart, Seven Mile Beach, Channel, Opossum Bay)
- Carlton, Dodges Ferry and Sorell (Kinetic routes 731, X31, 732, X32, X33)
- New Norfolk (Kinetic routes 720, 722, X22, X23)
- Hobart – Launceston intercity services (Kinetic routes 700, 702)
- Bellerive – Hobart ferry (Derwent Ferries)
North & North-West Tasmania
- All Metro Tasmania public routes (Launceston, Burnie networks)
1. Which buses have real-time tracking?
Real-time tracking is being rolled out to all public buses that operate a regular timetable and pick up public passengers at bus stops. This includes all Metro Tasmania, Tassielink, Kinetic, Manions Coaches and Calow’s Coaches public services.
We’ll update this page as more services come online.
Please note that services not yet operating real-time are not shown on the real-time interactive map timetable.
2. Does it include ferries?
Yes, Hobart’s River Derwent ferries now have real-time tracking.
3. Real-time information is not available or does not display until the bus is approaching my stop
Real-time information is shown once a bus starts its route. If your stop is at or near the start of a route, real-time predictions might not be available.
4. I don’t have a smart phone. Can I get real-time information at bus stops?
At this stage, real-time is available online via internet-connected devices, including mobile devices and desktop computers. Bus stops are not currently equipped with technology to receive real-time information.
5. Does real-time tracking change the way I buy my ticket?
No, there are no changes to how you buy a bus or ferry ticket. Real-time is a service that lets you know how far away your bus or ferry is from your stop.
6. How do I access real-time tracking?
You can see real-time information by using Google Maps, the Metro Tas app, or by clicking the link below to access the Tasmania Real-Time interactive map.
7. Can I save the real-time shortcut to my home page?
Yes, you can. To save to an iPhone, click the share icon and select ‘Add to home screen’.
For Android devices, click the three dots in the top right of your screen and select ‘Add to home screen’.
You can also save the link to your regular bus stop to make it quicker to locate your bus.
8. I already use live tracking provided by my bus operator. Can I still use it once the new system starts?
We are bringing information from all Tasmanian operators together into one place so you can see all your bus and ferry options. Some operators may choose to keep their own real-time services in addition to the state-wide service, so check with your operator.
9. Can I use real-time to plan my journey?
You can plan your journey through Google Maps or the Metro Tasmania app and see real-time information.
Give us your feedback on public bus and ferry services by using the online feedback form or by phone on (03) 6166 3343 (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).