This is off topic but it's a question I have about myki (once metcards are completely phased out). Say for some reason I needed to catch the bus and I had money on me, but no myki card. Would this scenario mean I couldn't catch the bus?
When Metcards are phased out, there won't be any temporary tickets available. So you'd need to purchase a myki, top it up and then you can travel.
I reckon the government should really introduce rentable myki's. So for tourists, they can rent a myki at the airport by paying a deposit. When they leave, if they want to collect their deposit, just give the card back. The same could be used for local people who are occasional public transport users.
The only problem would be the logistical part of implementing it. Given how disastrously myki was handled, I don't think this would go down very well.
So they're definitely not doing thoes paper mykis?
..why would they fine you for not touching off lol?
a) They charge you for a daily if you don't (I'm pretty sure they do), more profit for them if you only traveled for a couple of stops on a tram
b) The know that it is sometimes impossible to touch-off on a congested bus/tram without creating delays or being a general nuisance
Oh I thought you meant like an inspector fine you. Yeah you get charged a daily 1+2 I think. Myki is so bad compared to other touch systems around the world, so slow to recognise your card.
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