The Allan Labor Government is making public transport easier to use, with tap and go expanding to trams.<\/p>\n
From today, passengers will be able to pay for their journey on every tram using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch.<\/p>\n
Passengers will also be able to use the same card or device whether they’re catching a train, jumping on a tram or switching between the two.<\/p>\n
The expansion follows the rollout of tap and go payments across every myki-enabled train station in Victoria.<\/p>\n
More than 700,000 taps have been recorded on readers since the start of June, with four in five of those made using a phone or smartwatch.<\/p>\n
With trains and trams now switched on, buses are next, with tap and go rolling out to myki-enabled bus routes from next month.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Victorians are benefiting from half-price fares until the end of the year, saving regular commuters hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n
Concession passengers, seniors and those under 18 should continue using their concession or Youth myki.<\/p>\n
Passengers travelling where myki is not yet available should continue using a paper ticket or eTicket.<\/p>\n
Passengers who prefer to use their myki can continue to do so.<\/p>\n
Only Labor is making public transport more affordable and easier to use.<\/p>\n
Quotes attributable to Minister for Public and Active Transport Gabrielle Williams<\/p>\n
“From today, you can step off a train and straight onto a tram using the same phone, watch or bank card.”<\/p>\n
“Four in five tap and go trips are already being made with a phone or smartwatch \u2013 showing more Victorians are leaving the wallet at home.”<\/p>\n
“Only Labor is making PT easier and more affordable. Jess Wilson\u2019s $40 billion cuts plan will mean cuts to trains, cuts to trams and cuts to buses.\u201d<\/p>\n