Tap-and-go technology launching on Melbourne trains after months of delays

Can you use tap-and go with a myki pass? What about a concession card? Your questions answered

Confused at the government’s new tap and go train payments? We answer all your questions here.

Tap-and-go technology launching on Melbourne trains after months of delays

Melbourne commuters will be able to use their credit card, phone or smartwatch across the train network this month, joining other major cities with ticketless travel after repeated delays.

Tap And Go on all Melbourne trains from next week

Well, here we go, the Tap And Go (aka Contactless) trial has gone well, and from tomorrow Sunday 7th June it’s available on about half the train network: all the lines through North Melbourne, South Yarra, the Metro Tunnel and V/Line (at stations currently using Myki). The rest of the Metro network will be switched on a week later. No date for other modes, but I understand trams won’t be too far behind, then buses after that. It’s worth emphasis…