Brisbane Metro

Brisbane Metro is a high-capacity, high-frequency public bus rapid transit (BRT) system that links the city to the suburbs, getting you where you need to go at the times you want to travel. 

The electric metro fleet will integrate seamlessly into busway operations as part of Brisbane's New Bus Network, which will involve new ways to travel around our city.

Metros include the high-quality and high-capacity features of light rail vehicles, however they avoid the need for tracks and overhead line equipment, by travelling on the existing busway infrastructure.

This city-shaping project is fully funded in partnership with the Australian Government.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a best-practice public transport model used by cities around the world to provide high-frequency bus services using dedicated busways that are separated from cars. 

This solution was chosen for Brisbane Metro to maximise the use of Brisbane’s world-class busways and deliver fast, reliable public transport, for now and for the future.

From Monday 30 June 2025, the M1 route will service bus stations at:

• Eight Mile Plains
• Upper Mt Gravatt
• Griffith University
• Holland Park West
• Greenslopes
• Buranda
• Mater Hill
• South Bank
• Cultural Centre
• King George Square
• Roma Street.

The M2 route services bus stations at:

• UQ Lakes
• Boggo Road
• PA Hospital
• Mater Hill
• South Bank
• Cultural Centre
• King George Square
• Roma Street
• Normanby
• QUT Kelvin Grove
• Herston
• Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH). 

Metro vehicles feature an automatic ramp in the first compartment, which can be deployed upon request. 

The first compartment has three large mobility bay areas, which feature a number of support features, including railings, padded back rests and passive restraint handles.

Learn more about onboard metro accessibility features. 

The City Hall / King George Square renaming will make it easier for Brisbane residents and visitors to navigate the bus network. This name change better reflects the station’s proximity to the key Brisbane landmark, City Hall, and is aligned with the naming conventions of other Australian and international metropolitan cities.

The new station name will be rolled out progressively from 28 January 2025, with initial updates seen on bus destination signs, passenger information displays, some wayfinding signage and Council’s websites. Full station rebranding will occur later in 2025.