myki is getting an upgrade

myki is getting an upgrade

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We’re improving Victoria’s public transport ticketing system to make travel easier and more convenient.
From early 2026, we will begin rolling out tap and go technology across our public transport network – providing passengers more ways to pay for their travel.
Over the coming months, new myki readers will be installed across the metropolitan train network and at V/Line stations where myki is currently available - followed by buses and trams.
The installation of new readers is a critical first step in enabling contactless payments for Victorians.
At first, the new readers will accept myki only – so keep using your myki card or Mobile myki for now.
We will keep you informed of our progress, including when and where you can expect to see the new readers.
To shape the design of the ticketing rollout, we’re running a public trial of tap and go payments on new ticket readers for full fare passengers on local buses in Wangaratta.

Find out more about the Wangaratta bus trial

About the project

Victorians can look forward to convenient new ways to pay for public transport, including with credit and debit cards, smartphones and smartwatches.

New ticketing features will be tested, refined, and gradually rolled out from early 2026.

Since late 2023, we’ve been testing new myki infrastructure including new readers, screens and gates.

Trials commenced in 2024.

Passengers, including school children, will have the option to keep using their physical myki card when new features are introduced.

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The new ticketing system is underpinned by extensive technical and customer testing, ensuring a system that works for everyone.

For passengers, there are no immediate changes to the myki system. You should continue to use your myki card, Mobile myki or V/Line tickets as normal.

Frequently asked questions

When will I be able to start using these new payment options?

From early 2026, the Department of Transport and Public will begin rolling out tap and go technology across our public transport network – providing passengers more ways to pay for their travel.

Passengers and stakeholders are involved in the testing and trials of new features, and a comprehensive support program will help passengers adopt new ways to pay.

Will there be disruptions during the transition to new features?

We don’t expect any disruptions for passengers and there are no immediate changes to the myki system. Passengers should continue to use their myki card, Mobile myki or V/Line ticket as normal.

Will physical myki cards continue to be used when the new payment options are introduced?

Passengers, including school children, will have the option to keep using their physical myki card when new features are introduced.

Who is operating the myki ticketing system and implementing the upgrades?

The contractor is Conduent Victoria Ticketing System. They’ve been operating the existing myki system since 1 December 2023 while working on the new ticketing features.

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If your travel plans have changed, and you no longer need to use your myki Money, pass, or paper ticket, you can apply for a refund.

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