Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday – but only on four train lines
Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technologyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMelbourne is finally poised to join other Australian cities in the tap-and-go era, with the state government confirming public trials...
<p>Commuters on Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be first to test tap-and-go technology</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Melbourne is finally poised to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/08/public-transport-melbourne-sydney-ticketing-system-myki-v-opal">join other Australian cities</a> in the tap-and-go era, with the state government confirming public trials for contactless credit and debit card payments will launch for suburban rail commuters on Monday.</p><p>Commuters on the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour lines will be the first to test the technology, allowing them to bypass the physical Myki card in favour of paying via a debit or credit card, smartphone or smartwatch.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/14/melbourne-to-finally-get-myki-less-public-transport-on-monday-but-only-on-four-train-lines">Continue reading...</a>
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