According to the ‘Transport for NSW’, transport system started contactless payment system in their Sydney train, Trainlink (in Opal card system), Light train, and Sydney ferry from end of November, 2018. However, some of the benefits of Opal card, such as, Weekly Travel Rewards, Transfer Discounts, off-peak train fares and Opal Trip Advantage are not applied in this payment.
State of Victoria started Mobile Myki service to the Android phone users. In its system, PTV applied Myki system into ‘Google Pay’, so users can recharge, use, and recheck their trips in the Android application. In terms of conditions, child and senior concessions are available in this application. Also, international users, who holds VISA or Master card, can use this Mobile Myki and Myki pass is accepted. However, Mobile Myki is based on Android system, so iPhone users must wait to use this application.
In addition, State of Queensland and Western Australia are preparing contactless payment system trial in this year.
