The first really visible signs of Myki mark II are about to be unleashed. In the next few weeks a few stations will get the new card readers for testing purposes. Later on the readers will spread around the network and be switched on for public use, with the first stage seeing passengers using them ... [More]
It seems to work well, but how much are they actually testing?
You might have read The Age’s story a couple of days ago: Myki meltdown: Trams, buses hit by glitches linked to end of 3G (Paywall) The government commented, but didn’t confirm or deny that 3G was to blame. I’ve got good info that it was due to 3G, but perhaps not in the way you’d ... [More]
It’s a CPI rise, but it means Melbourne still has the most expensive short trips in the country
Funds held on Myki cards have been steadily increasing, much on expired cards.
It’s possible to find Myki machines and regular route buses at Melbourne Airport – but it’s a bit of a walk.
Challenges ahead for Conduent
Bank-issued cards for fare payment would largely resolve a multitude of problems
A big V/Line fare cut is coming up next week, and it may see a rapid surge in passengers. Labor promised the change during the 2022 election, and it starts on 31st of March. The cap will be: This is slightly different from metropolitan Myki fares in that it’s a daily cap, not a $4.60 ... [More]
It’s worth checking your old cards for any left over Myki Money, and requesting a refund or balance transfer.
Why should only the wealthy be able to afford the discounts?
What’s going on with iPhone and Myki?
Good information is vital on public transport, but so often it’s incomplete or incorrect
A fare rise took effect from 1st January. It’s usually more-or-less in line with the annual CPI to September the previous year – this time 2.3% against CPI of 2.9%. CPI was so low in 2020 that they waived the increase in January 2021, but most other years they’ve done it. I thought it might ... [More]
Myki Pass may no longer be the best option for people whose travel patterns have changed. I’ve done a quick calculator to try and work it out.
As part of its COVID-19 response, the State Government announced in December that they will trial off-peak fares: To make it easier for metropolitan passengers to travel during quieter times and physically distance as Victoria recovers from the coronavirus pandemic, off-peak fares will be discounted for three months. From 31 January 2021, anyone using myki ... [More]