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Victoria Lifts Myki Fares From Jan. 1 as Free Weekend Travel Runs Through Feb. 1

Officials cast the annual adjustment as funding for operations alongside limited free‑travel offers tied to the Metro Tunnel opening.

Overview

  • The full‑fare daily Myki cap rises to $11.40 on January 1, with a one‑way trip set at $5.70 and the weekend daily cap at $8.
  • Concession prices increase to a $5.70 daily cap, $3.60 for a one‑way trip, and $4 for the weekend daily cap.
  • Public transport will be free on weekends until February 1 to coincide with the Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening, with gates left open each Saturday and Sunday.
  • Holiday freebies include services from 3:00am Christmas Day to 3:00am Boxing Day and from 6:00pm on New Year’s Eve, including eligible V/Line arrivals.
  • PTV says the review supports network operations as critics decry rising costs; media estimate roughly $104 more per year for a five‑day commuter, and government data show bus touch‑ons hovering near 25–30% since COVID.