Services / Info

Do you have your Student Greencard ?

Don't lose your Greencard - ask your Phoenix driver for a free bag tag which is a sturdy card holder with a keyring for attaching to schoolbags.

Whats happened - the first roll out of Greencards were sent to all students on Metro letterhead which confused many students on which Phoenix would be providing their bus services.

The information contained in the letter also was misread by many students and we have found that in some instances, students/parents have placed credit to the card but Phoenix currently have no facility to remove credit from the card to pay for travel.

The Greencard has 'Metro' printed on the front with many students again believing that Metro would be providing the service.  While the Transport Commission authorised Metro Tasmania to issue the Greencard, the presence of the Metro name and logo on the face of the Greencard does not mean there have been any changes to current local services.

Phoenix will honour the card and provided you present it each time you board the bus, you will be charged no more than $1.00 per trip.  If you are entitled to free travel, your Greencard will have a number in large type on the reverse side.  When you show the reverse side to the driver, if you are eligible, you will not be charged a fare.

If you have any queries on timetables or pickup points please contact Phoenix Coaches.

If you have any queries or comments on the use of the Greencard, please call the Passenger Transport Services Branch of the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resourses (DIER) on 6233 4953.

For information on the use of the Greencard for travel on Metro, or in relation to unused credit on your Greencard, please ring 13 22 01 or visit http://www.metrotas.com.au/

Positions Vacant

We currently have a new position availlable for a 'Worksite Manager'.  For an application form please contact Tracy Herweynen at Centre Tasmanian Industry on 03 6231 3100 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Applications must be received by COB on 22nd February 2012.

Taste of the Harvest

Taste of the Harvest Sunday 11th March - the Torquay Ferry will be running from 10am to 6pm. 

Daryl Braithwaite

Ghost Rock Vineyard presents Daryl Braithwaite on Saturday 3rd March.  Phoenix Coaches are offering return trips to the concert from Shearwater Shopping Centre, Ulverstone, Devonport, East Devonport and Latrobe.

Price and approx times are shown below.  If you are interested in booking a seat on a bus please email Teena with your name, number of passengers, phone number and location of pickup.

• Ulverstone - departing at 11am outside the Post Office (park behind Coles) - $ 20 return
• Devonport - departing at 11am at Reece High School and then the Transit Centre in Rooke Street - $ 15 return
• East Devonport - departing at 11.15am at Hydralink, Tarleton Street - $ 15 return
• Latrobe - departing Latrobe Council Chambers at 11am - $ 15 return
• Port Sorell - departing Shearwater Shopping Centre at 11am, 11.30 am and more if required - $ 10 return

Concert finishes at 5pm so all buses will start to leave shortly after.

To book your tickets to the actual concert visit the Ghost Rock web site http://www.ghostrock.com.au/events

Wheelchair Access Vehicles

Wheelchair access vehicles are available for charter (up to 22 seats) 7 days a week during school holidays, and between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm on school days. 

Phoenix operate 3 buses for Special Needs children during school terms transporting them to a variety of schools within the Devonport area.

Breath of Life Festival, Launceston

Breath of Life Festival in Launceston - Saturday 10th March and Sunday 11th March.  Phoenix Coaches are offering return trips to the concert from Ulverstone, Devonport, and Latrobe.

Please email Teena to register your interest in travelling with us. 

St Patricks Day Festival

St Patricks' Day Festival, Westbury will be held on Saturday 17th March.  Buses will leave Devonport @ 9.00am with pickups between Devonport and Westbury - departing Westbury @ 5pm.  Please email Teena or call the office on 6424 9112 to book.

Code of Behaviour - click here.

TAS BUS Association Code of Behaviour

IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY, WHILE TRAVELLING ON BUSES:

STUDENTS

I WILL:

• Board and leave the bus in an orderly manner.
• If directed by the driver, occupy a particular seat.
• Sit properly on the seat.
• Respect bus property and the property of others by not marking or damaging it.
• Accept the driver is in charge and obey his or her instructions.
• Place my bag/s under the seat or in the storage areas provided.
• Behave safely at all times.
• Try to have the correct fare when purchasing tickets.
• Wait unti the bus has moved off before I attempt to cross the road.

I WILL NOT:

• Physically or verbally harass other passengers, or the driver.
• Create unnecessary noise.
• Move about while the bus is in motion.
• Extend any part of my body out of the windows.
• Throw any object either inside, or outside the bus.
• Smoke while on the bus.
• Eat or drink while on the bus without the permission of the driver.
• Distract the bus driver from his or her duties.
• Carry illegal, oversize and/or dangerous objects.
• Obstruct the aisle, doors or emergency exits.
• Stand on, or put my feet on the seat.
• Cross the road in front of the bus.

PARENTS

I WILL:

• Deliver and collect my child on the same side of the road/highway as to which he/she is let off from the bus.

I WILL NOT:

• Park on the other side of the road/highway to which the bus stops and wait there for my child to cross the road.

I understand the above mentioned rules.  I also understand that failure to comply may result in my child being suspended from travelling on the bus.  If my child is suspended I the (parent/guardian) will be responsible for transporting my child to school at my own cost.

Code Of Behaviour

Read about the Code of Behaviour for all students here.

Do you need a Student Greencard ?

Do you need a student Greencard ?