FREE myki before january 31st (they extended it)

[Noblesse]

well thats great, there's no 'student' option in the concession drop down box.

Heh yep, that stopped me signing up this morning, gg myki.

[xXNovaxX]

You need to get a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession card, allowing you to select "Concession"

See here...
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/concessions/students/

[lynt.br]

Another stupid question....

I clicked Buy Myki PASS, and then where you enter your details it says which zones....err, why are there TWENTY zones, last time I checked there was zone 1= Melbourne, Zone 2= outer suburbs....

I like this new one, I HATED carrying loose change around and losing like 5 cents making me unable to buy a ticket, grrr. This one I just recharge

I've heard the bus and tram myki system will not be up and running for awhile because it is currently encountering technical issues. Even the train system seems to be being "rushed" out before the end of 2009.

For those unsure how the system works, assuming it works like Singapore's (very efficient) MRT system, your myki card is similar to a debit card that you use on public transport. The card can be topped up from specified machines located at and around stations. (usually you place the card on the machine scanner then insert how much you want to top up into the machine). You do not throw the cards away after using them once. They hold a certain amount of credit and when that credit runs low/out you are expected to top the card up again.

When you enter a train station or bus/tram you will scan the card on the scanner in a similar way to the current metcard system. The difference is you will also need to scan your card when exiting the station you are travelling to, or alighting from the bus/tram. This second scan calculates how much to deduct from your credit based on your travel time/distance. If you do not scan your card the second time then you will be charged the maximum fare (Not sure what this is).

While all this scanning may sound like a hassle, the actually scanning of the cards is very quick and easy. If the scanners are anything like in Singapore, then they can usually detect the card through a wallet or even a bag. This means you don't need to take the card out of the wallet to scan it, you can just place the wallet over the scanner and it should detect your myki card.

Note I may be wrong on some/all of the above as I'm just assuming the system will work the same as other nation's that have similar smart cards.

Also, the metcard system will be running concurrently with the myski system for 6 months I believe. I would probably stick with the metcard system until the work out the bugs with the current myki system. There have been numerous reports that the machines are failing to calculate fares and are often charging the maximum amount when they shouldn't be.

[squance]

ordered mine yesterday

[xD_aQt]

ordered mine yesterday

[Noblesse]

You need to get a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession card, allowing you to select "Concession"

See here...
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/concessions/students/

So, uh, how do I get 'Tertiary student' in the drop down box? I already own a concession card, and plan to get a new one this year, but I obviously want Myki to know I am a concession student so it charges me less

[xXNovaxX]

You need to get a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession card, allowing you to select "Concession"

See here...
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/concessions/students/

So, uh, how do I get 'Tertiary student' in the drop down box? I already own a concession card, and plan to get a new one this year, but I obviously want Myki to know I am a concession student so it charges me less

You don't LOL, you simply select "concession" or "healthcare card" as the concession type.

[zzdfa]

You need to get a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession card, allowing you to select "Concession"

See here...
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/concessions/students/

So, uh, how do I get 'Tertiary student' in the drop down box? I already own a concession card, and plan to get a new one this year, but I obviously want Myki to know I am a concession student so it charges me less

You don't LOL, you simply select "concession" or "healthcare card" as the concession type.

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6323/myki.png


whatever, i ended up just choosing child age 4-17, sort it out later if it even matters.

[costargh]

I wanted to sign up for a concession one on their website but there isn't a 'student' option. The problem i have with choosing child 4-17 or health care card or any of the other options is that if you get inspected is it possible that they may request the concession card type that you specified when signing up?

I don't want any problems in the future so until they sort this out I'm going to delay getting my myki. Hopefully they have it sorted out before the 17th of Jan so I can get my card for free though.

[hwj7942]

what's myki and why is it for free?

[samuch]

what's myki and why is it for free?

i think this is what most people are like and is the reason why they shouldnt change it !!!

its a replacement for metcards

[samuch]

yeah whatever you pay, that gets put on the card balance, so it is kind of free

[xXNovaxX]

I wanted to sign up for a concession one on their website but there isn't a 'student' option. The problem i have with choosing child 4-17 or health care card or any of the other options is that if you get inspected is it possible that they may request the concession card type that you specified when signing up?

I don't want any problems in the future so until they sort this out I'm going to delay getting my myki. Hopefully they have it sorted out before the 17th of Jan so I can get my card for free though.

LOL LOL

Okay, okay

I am assuming you are ALL 17+

You can eitehr have a HEALTHCARE CARD, thus u select the "healthcard option (refer to the image shack website that zzdfa posted). This emans you ALWAYS have to have your wallet, or at least ur HCC with you as proof.

If you are not ELIGIBLE for a health care card, you have to sign up for this and fill it out, your Secondary School or University needs to stamp it, and you have to have a passport photo.

You can get your Student Pass (along with your VPT Student Concession Card) by completing a Victorian Public Transport Student Concession Card and Student Pass Application Form (a $9
fee applies) available from metropolitan Premium Stations, the MetShop and staffed V/Line Stations. You can also download the form at myki.com.au. JUST GOOGLE IT =P

I attached a brochure which is ALL about the student one, as well as what Myki is etc.

[xXNovaxX]

so....how exactly do we get the free myki? Whenever I go to it it wants me to pay

Well the CARD costs $7, ur getting this for "free", I think your meant to select the option "no top up" thus u are not "adding money" to ur account.

Summary: To have a myki CARD which lasts forever practically= $7  <<<<free until Jan 16
To have CREDIT in roder to travel= up to you how much you pay

Seriously, for a great system like Myki, they really stuffed up....its so complicated =.=*

[Gloamglozer]

For those who are wondering:

myki pass is best for you if:

• you travel often or commute
• you normally travel in the same zone(s)
• you’re after the best value available for regular travel.

myki money is best for you if:

• your travel patterns vary and you want flexibility
• you like to pay as you go but still want good value.

So I guess most of us would be choosing myki pass?

EDIT:  I don't know now because I've confused myself after reading more about it on the website.  Why is this so confusing?