Victoria to Introduce Contactless Public Transport Payments by 2026

The new system will allow commuters to use bank cards, smartphones, and smartwatches, starting with trains before expanding to buses and trams.

Victoria's public transport network will transition to a contactless payment system, allowing passengers to tap on using bank cards, smartphones, and smartwatches.
The rollout will begin with the rail network in early 2026, followed by buses and trams in a phased approach to minimize disruption.
Over 20,000 new card readers will be installed across metropolitan and regional networks, replacing Myki readers without altering gate infrastructure.
A successful trial in Wangaratta showed 79% of full-fare passengers preferred contactless payments over cash and paper tickets.
Initial availability will be limited to full-fare passengers, with plans to expand to other fare types and account-based systems in the future.