The first trial of ticketless public transport in Victoria has been labelled a 'gimmick' and 'pointless' because it is limited to just four bus routes in the state's north-east and doesn't integrate with trains.
Victoria is trialling a system where commuters can use their credit card to touch on for public transport .Industry insiders have described the first ticketless travel trials on Victoria 's public transport network as a "gimmick" and "pointless".
It means Victorians will have to wait even longer for ticketless travel, with the state government refusing to say when commuters will be able travel without a ticket on the network. The test has also been labelled "pointless'' because it does not integrate with trains or trams, meaning Wangaratta locals catching the bus to the station still need a myki or other ticket to ride.There is also criticism that the trial does not include concession prices.
"This is a complex technology project that crosses every mode of public transport and requires software development, device replacement and extensive testing across the state,'' Ms Williams said in a statement.
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