Tap and go payments now available across the entire tram network. Passengers can pay for their journey using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch, eliminating the need to top up or carry a physical myki card for many trips.
The rollout marks the next stage in Victoria’s public transport payment overhaul, following the successful introduction of tap and go technology at every myki-enabled train station across the state.
For commuters, the biggest advantage is simplicity. The same bank card or digital wallet can now be used across trains and trams, making transfers between services more seamless and reducing the need to manage separate transport cards.
The new system is already proving popular. Since tap and go was introduced on the rail network earlier this month, more than 700,000 taps have been recorded, with around 80 per cent made using a smartphone or smartwatch rather than a physical bank card.
The expansion is part of a broader push to modernise Victoria’s public transport network and bring it in line with systems already used in cities around the world.
Bus passengers are next in line to benefit, with tap and go payments set to begin rolling out across myki-enabled bus routes from next month.
The changes come as Victorians continue to enjoy half-price public transport fares until the end of the year, helping regular commuters save hundreds of dollars across 2026.
Passengers who use concession fares, seniors cards or Youth myki cards should continue travelling with their existing concession products to access discounted fares. Travellers in areas where myki is not yet available will still need to use paper tickets or eTickets.
For those who prefer the existing system, myki cards remain fully supported across the network.
The result is a more flexible and convenient way to move around Melbourne, whether travelling by train, tram or soon, bus.
