Victorians will soon be able to use their phones, credit cards and even smart watches to use public transport says Victorian Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll.
Victoria will bring in an American public transport ticketing specialist to overhaul the outdated myki system for the state’s train, tram and bus networks.
He said trials of the new system would commence next year, and features of the new system would be gradually introduced over the next year or two.“We will now reach the 21st century, with an account-based ticketing system which is simpler and easier to use through your credit card, through your smartphone, through your smartwatch,” Carroll said.
The Andrews government touted that the new contract would deliver key improvements, including allowing passengers to touch on with a bank card or iPhone, which has been possible in London since 2012 and in Sydney since 2018. Myki replaced Metcards a decade ago, in a four-year rollout plagued by delays, cost overruns and technical issues.
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