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Free weekends, cheaper weekdays: your Myki update
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Hello Reader, You've probably heard that public transport fares have been reduced by 50% for all passengers until 1 January 2027. That means both full fare and concession travellers are benefiting from lower prices across trains, trams and buses throughout Victoria. For Seniors Myki holders, this brings the midweek daily cap down to $2.85 (normally $5.70) — and of course, weekends remain free for Seniors Myki card holders. It’s making it noticeably more affordable to get out and about, whether that’s a quick trip into the city or a longer day exploring further afield. A quick but important note on how it all works: During the temporary government initiatives (such as the April and May free travel periods), barriers at stations were left open and tapping on wasn’t required. That is no longer the case. Since 1 June 2026, you now need to tap on and off for every journey again, including weekends. The key difference is that for Seniors Myki holders, no fare will be deducted on weekends — but your trip still needs to be validated through the system. We’ve tested this ourselves and can confirm it works exactly as expected — you tap on, tap off, and the fare remains $0 on weekends. It’s well worth taking advantage of if you’re planning days out across the state. For information read our guides:
Enjoy your week, P.S. Our Bendigo Heritage & Growth Explore Club tours are now happening on Sunday 14 June. There are still a few spots available if you’d like to join us. Book here.
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