myki

[transgression]

I have a myki card.
Been using the system for the year. Will have trouble with the long wait for people to scan on/off especially around crowded places like the cbd

[Collin Li]

1) So people will have to fight their way to a terminal on the tram TWICE each trip or be charged the maximum daily fare?

Terminals are at the doorways.

[transgression]

apparently if you don't swipe off, they charge you like 4 bucks or something...

It's probably more than that; they basically charge you the maximum possible fare (full fare, assumes maximum distance travelled etc.). But what if you just don't swipe on in the first place? Or do you have to swipe to get in (I have no idea how the gating works so excuse my ignorance).

They keep charging you until your next swipe (which is usually the maximum fare).
You have to swipe in when you get onto the transport. I've seen people who 'pretend' to swipe but really aren't but I guess with the new gadget and inspectors then this will stop

[ninwa]

What about this?

Will the myki swipers, which were installed many months ago onto trams, which now have been vandalised be fixed or replaced by the launch date? Will I have any recourse for the $9.92 charged to my myki account if I can't properly swipe off due to a misfunctioning valdalised swiper?

[minilunchbox]

One word (lol, the bolded one )

Import the designers/creators of Japans, Hong Kongs, and maybe even America's public transport system

Problem solved.

I thought Hong Kong's one was designed by an Australian company, but I might be getting this mixed up with something else.

[xXNovaxX]

One word (lol, the bolded one )

Import the designers/creators of Japans, Hong Kongs, and maybe even America's public transport system

Problem solved.

I thought Hong Kong's one was designed by an Australian company, but I might be getting this mixed up with something else.

Nope, you are sort of correct, the FOUNDER of the MTR was an Australian.

I just meant we should use THEIR ideas/model our system on another countries one, not saying Australians are unable to fix it! Sorry if it came across like that.

[minilunchbox]

One word (lol, the bolded one )

Import the designers/creators of Japans, Hong Kongs, and maybe even America's public transport system

Problem solved.

I thought Hong Kong's one was designed by an Australian company, but I might be getting this mixed up with something else.

Nope, you are sort of correct, the FOUNDER of the MTR was an Australian.

I just meant we should use THEIR ideas/model our system on another countries one, not saying Australians are unable to fix it! Sorry if it came across like that.

Oh, no. I just meant it was weird how we had to make a completely new (and craptastic) version of something that already exists and works fabulously (vacation in China/HK woo).

[Gloamglozer]

When are we getting this myki anyway? I've sent it about 2-3 application forms (1 a year) along with a passport photo for each. Never got one.

The Age a couple of days ago said rumours are the week beginning November 15 2009.

[excal]

It's kinda hilarious, we've been using myki as a case study of failures in risk and change management at Uni...

[Gloamglozer]

Has anyone else thought that myki was deliberately delayed so that the company responsible for making myki could earn more money?

[Glockmeister]

Has anyone else thought that myki was deliberately delayed so that the company responsible for making myki could earn more money?

Ooh, conspiracy. I like that...

Personal opinion is I'm not sure.

[Gloamglozer]

Has anyone else thought that myki was deliberately delayed so that the company responsible for making myki could earn more money?

Ooh, conspiracy. I like that...

Personal opinion is I'm not sure.

Hmmmm...  That's sure to attract the government to silence me...

P.S.  If I suddenly become inactive, you'll all know why.

[excal]

Has anyone else thought that myki was deliberately delayed so that the company responsible for making myki could earn more money?

It was outsourced to consultants, so I wouldn't be surprised at all.

[samuch]

it should burn. im quite happy with my metcards

[Fyrefly]

It's kinda hilarious, we've been using myki as a case study of failures in risk and change management at Uni...

Heh... it's like the epic failz of management.

Students of the accountingness... think Arthur Andersen / Enron phailz deathness.

I reckon I'll use myki... maybe... I still have the concession form for public transport somewhere in my uni bag... I've only caught public transport once this year, and couldn't be fked getting a concession card made up and such. Thus, it does not particularly influence my life.