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buses
Travelling by bus with a pram is probably the biggest public transport
challenge. Most buses have two or three quite steep steps to climb and a door-way
that is usually too narrow for a pram. You will probably need to collapse your pram to
carry it on board and unless you've got a spare pair of hands, that can be
quite tricky whilst you're holding your baby and everything else. Even if
you are lucky enough to travel on a low floor bus without steps and with a wider
door, you will probably be asked to take your child out of the pram once on
board - this is at the discretion of the driver. If you do leave your child
in the pram, remember to put the brakes on.
Get the driver, or another passenger, to help you both on and off the bus. Once
onboard, baby gets a great view of the world and usually a fair amount of
attention from the other passengers!
For route and timetable information, try the numbers and weblinks below:
Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd operates bus services in Burnie, Hobart and Launceston.
- Metro Hotline ph: 13 22 01
or ph: (03) 6233 4241 (TTY for those with hearing difficulties) - Burnie region bus timetable online
- Hobart region bus timetable online
- Launceston region bus timetable online
- Wheelchair Accessible Bookings ph: 1800 654 184
- Touist Bus Information online
Merseylink operates bus services in Devonport, Spreyton, and Latrobe.
- Enquiries ph: 1300 367 590
- Bus timetable online
Other Tasmanian Bus Services
trains
Travelling by train with a pram can be relatively straightforward - ramps are usually available to access
the platforms and train doors are usually wide enough to get a pram through
without collapsing it. Be aware, however, that platform heights vary and
there is often a substantial step up to the train from the platform. Not all stations have ramps to
all platforms, with the only access to some platforms being by stairs.
If you decide to leave your child in the pram during the journey, remember to
put the brakes on and keep one hand on the pram at all times.
The Tasmanian rail network is primarily a freight system and there are no
regular passenger services other than for small tourist railways. It
incorporates 867km of railways.
- Tasmanian Rail Map online
ferries
Most ferries have just a ramp on and off and gates that are wide enough to
wheel a pram onboard. If you do encounter any steps, ferry staff will be
able to assist. If you decide to leave your child in the pram during the journey, remember to
put the brakes and keep one hand on the pram at all times.
The Spirit of Tasmania operates a daily passenger and vehicle ferry connection between the Australian Mainland (Melbourne and Sydney) and Devonport.
- Enquiries ph: 1800 634 906
- Sailing Schedule online
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