Newly installed Myki readers at yet-to-be-opened Metro Tunnel stations will need to be ripped out and replaced within months of commuters touching on — and the latest “stuff up” extends even further.
This would be caused by the delays to the new Myki system a project that was never going to be completed on time or on budget.
The new Myki system was awarded to a company who were not ranked the best for the job it seems and the entire process was overseen by Ben Carroll yet another example of the mess after mess this guy creates as he moves around portfolios.
Myki issue not tunnel issue and yes Ben Carroll strikes again.
Indeed the technology for the myki 2 service is running a long way behind and the tunnel is too. What has happened is the dates have aligned now for the opening and the replacement of the current system if you can believe Labor. It is not a big deal but it is expensive unless they can reuse some of the work already done.
Myki works fine for me.
Also remember the tunnel issue I think 18 months behind schedule.
What a dog’s breakfast this what happens when thing push ahead despite objections from people in the profession cautioning it not to go ahead because interference to medical equipment in hospitals!
And No business case……
I don’t think it take a person with CPA to realise no Business case means, don’t spend on it because it too expensive when not well thought out in pros and cons….
Typo: *without*
The main differences between Opal (Sydney) and Myki (Melbourne) systems are:
1. Coverage & Technology
• Opal (NSW) covers a statewide network, including Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, and Wollongong. It integrates well with contactless payments (credit/debit cards and digital wallets).
• Myki (VIC) is not statewide—it mainly covers Melbourne and some regional areas but does not extend to the entire state. It does not fully support contactless payments.
2. Ticketing System
• Opal allows users to tap on/off with physical Opal cards, bank cards, and digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, etc.).
• Myki relies on smartcards only—but Android users can load Myki onto Google Wallet. Apple Pay is not supported.
3. Why doesn’t Myki work on iOS?
• The Victorian government claims it’s due to Apple’s closed NFC access, meaning Apple does not allow third parties (like Myki) full control over the NFC chip for transit cards.
• However, Opal works on iOS, so the real issue might be that Myki uses an older, outdated system. Other cities (e.g., London, Tokyo) have worked with Apple for full integration.
4. Wouldn’t it make sense to have Opal across all of Victoria?
• Yes, a unified system like Opal would be easier for travelers and would remove the need for Myki.
• However, each state has separate transport contracts and political reasons for keeping their own systems.
• Myki has been a costly project, and replacing it with Opal (or something better) would require a major investment.
TL;DR: Opal is more advanced and user-friendly than Myki because it supports digital wallets and contactless payments on both iOS and Android. Myki is stuck with an outdated system, and Apple Pay issues are likely more about Myki’s tech limitations than Apple itself.