TAS - Hobart Coaches > Metro transition buses

[Tas Bus Nut]

Selection of photos of when Hobart Coaches sold a section of their operation to Metro in 1999.

[skystar320]

Ahh these pics bring back memories!
First time i saw the green HC Livery i was SO MAD at metro!
They didnt really seem to know what to do with HC, changed the colours to green then back to blue and red then to metro..........

[leyland clippers]

Always thought this was an ex Sydney Bus after trip to Sydney and observing similar buses there.

[RabidRabbit93111]

Thanks for posting...love the Scania Ansair and the Tram Bus:) Also, couldn't help noticing that in the group shot, the desto on the closest bus is "Snug". What's that all about?:)

[leyland clippers]

Thanks for posting...love the Scania Ansair and the Tram Bus:) Also, couldn't help noticing that in the group shot, the desto on the closest bus is "Snug". What's that all about?:)

Snug is a town down the channel between Margate and Kettering. That is now Metro route #93.

[Tas Bus Nut]

Thanks for posting...love the Scania Ansair and the Tram Bus:) Also, couldn't help noticing that in the group shot, the desto on the closest bus is "Snug". What's that all about?:)

SNUG - was so named because when discovered, provided a "snug" anchorage for the vessels, hence the name stuck.
Situated on the D'entrecasteaux Channel, Snug is one of many original little fishing villages that is now basically a short commute to Hobart.
The D'entrecasteaux Channel houses quite a few Atlantic Salmon farms and some ship building industries.

[MetroTasCatcher]

Thankyou for that most interesting history lesson Mr. Neil!!!

[mr1991]

Hey Guys

What is SNUG spelt backwards????

LOL I saw a bus going to SNUG the other day. Besides the driver, it was empty!