Tuesday, 16 June 2026

 Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (21:33): (2572) My adjournment matter this evening is to the Minister for Public and Active Transport, and the action I seek is for the minister to update me as to the uptake of the contactless tap-and-go technology across the metropolitan train network. From Sunday 14 June full-fare passengers have been able to use their credit or debit card, their phone or their wearable device to tap on and off across the metropolitan train network. No more topping up a Myki card before you head to the station and no more being caught short at the gate – your bank card or phone does the job for you. This government has delivered it, backed by a significant infrastructure investment, with new ticket readers progressively installed across the rail network. The fares are the same as Myki. Right now that means tapping on at half price, allowing passengers on the train network to enjoy both the convenience of contactless payment and the benefit of half-price travel at the same time. Concession holders should continue using their Myki card, and Myki remains available for all passengers who prefer it. This is about giving Victorians more options, not taking anything away. The next step is rolling out tap-and-go access across trams and buses, and my constituents are eager to see that happen.