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Victoria Launches Ticketless Travel Trials for Commuters

3/15/2026

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Victoria will begin public trials of ticketless travel on Monday for the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat, and Seymour train lines.
Commuters on those lines can pay with credit or debit cards, smartphones, or smartwatches, removing the need for a Myki card.
Passengers on other routes must continue using Myki.
The trial runs until the end of April and aims to boost public transport efficiency.
Conduent holds the overhaul contract.

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Victoria will begin public trials of ticketless travel on Monday for the Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat, and Seymour train lines.
Commuters on those lines can pay with credit or debit cards, smartphones, or smartwatches, removing the need for a Myki card.
Passengers on other routes must continue using Myki.
The trial runs until the end of April and aims to boost public transport efficiency.
Conduent holds the overhaul contract.