Commuters will be able to pay for Victorian bus, tram and train fares with a debit or credit card as part of a new contract for the state's public transport ticketing system.
The US-based Conduent Business Services has been awarded a $1.7 billion, 15-year contract to take over the service at the end of 2023.
It takes over from NTT Data which has run the myki system since 2007.
Trials will begin in 2024 which will see debit and credit cards progressively added to public transport services, including V/Line regional services.
That process is expected to take two years.
Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-15/credit-cards-fares-public-transport-myki-conduent/102347288
