Conduent's Myki Upgrade Contract Faces Legal Standoff with Victorian Government

Negotiations stall as both parties dispute costs and timelines for new contactless payment system on public transport.

US-based Conduent and the Victorian government are in a legal standoff over the $1.7 billion Myki upgrade contract.
The disagreement centers on additional costs and technical requirements needed for the new contactless payment system.
Despite the dispute, a small regional trial for the new payment options is scheduled to start within weeks.
Public transport advocates express concern over delays, as Melbourne lags behind other Australian cities in adopting contactless payments.
The state government remains committed to the project, aiming for completion before the 2026 election.