Melbourne is progressively moving to a new ticketing system called myki. It is a durable, reusable smartcard with an embedded computer chip which automatically calculates and deducts the correct fare for your journey.
During the move to myki, you will notice two types of ticketing equipment on the train, tram and bus networks. From 29 December 2009, you can use your myki on Metro trains (as well as the existing Metcard system) however customers connecting to or from a tram or bus service should continue travelling with a Metcard until further notice.
For more information on myki including all fare details and how to purchase a myki, please call myki on 13 6954 (6am - 10pm daily) or visit myki.com.au.
For more information regarding Metcard including all fare details and options, please contact Metlink on 131 638 (6am - 12am daily) or visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au.