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]
Tag: Myki
Fares increasing by 6% for 2024
It’s a CPI rise, but it means Melbourne still has the most expensive short trips in the country
Nearly $200m on Myki cards
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.
Myki: the next generation
Challenges ahead for Conduent
Bank-issued cards for fare payment would largely resolve a multitude of problems
V/Line’s permanent doorbuster sale
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]
Check your old Myki cards
It’s worth checking your old cards for any left over Myki Money, and requesting a refund or balance transfer.
Public transport fare caps
Why should only the wealthy be able to afford the discounts?
Myki, iPhone and payment cards
What’s going on with iPhone and Myki?
Misinformation
Good information is vital on public transport, but so often it’s incomplete or incorrect
Fares 1992-2022
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]