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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

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Nearly $200m on Myki cards

Funds held on Myki cards have been steadily increasing, much on expired cards.

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How to find the PTV buses at Melbourne Airport

It’s possible to find Myki machines and regular route buses at Melbourne Airport – but it’s a bit of a walk.

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Myki: the next generation

Challenges ahead for Conduent

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The importance of bank card fare payments

Bank-issued cards for fare payment would largely resolve a multitude of problems

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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]

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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.

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Public transport fare caps

Why should only the wealthy be able to afford the discounts?

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Myki, iPhone and payment cards

What’s going on with iPhone and Myki?

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Misinformation

Good information is vital on public transport, but so often it’s incomplete or incorrect

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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]

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Is Myki Pass still good value?

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.