Physical myki cards to tap out as Victoria gives ticketing contract to new company

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Physical myki cards to tap out as Victoria gives ticketing contract to new company
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It's the end of the line for many physical myki cards, with Victorian commuters to be able to pay for public transport with their debit and credit cards in trials starting in 2024.

abc.net.au/news/credit-cards-fares-public-transport-myki-conduent/102347288Commuters will be able to pay for Victorian bus, tram and train fares with a debit or credit card as part of a new contract for the state's public transport ticketing system.Credit and debit card capacity will be rolled out across the state over two years, starting in 2024

"You'll actually be able to use your credit card when you get to the gate, or your credit card to touch on and touch off," Mr Carroll said. The new system will continue to be known as myki and physical cards will still be able to be used for the next two years as the changes are introduced.

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