Tag: Public transport victoria
Melburnians get two free trips as strike action hits
For the next two Mondays, commuters will be able to ride trains for free as part of ongoing industrial action led by the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) and its members. As...
Victoria to trial Android-based Mobile Myki for public transport
Do you hate Myki cards, complain about traffic on the Westgate and have a wardrobe that skews significantly towards darker shades? Congratulations, you're a real Melburnian – but our number one pet...
Melbourne public transport goes cheaper for kids
Melbourne public transport goes cheaper from today as the Andrews Labor Governmentmakes announcement for cheaper, simpler and fairer for children to travel on public transport. From today, the age at which a child...
Melbourne Commuters face chaos with Tram and Taxi strike
MELBURNIANS are again facing transport chaos with cab drivers shutting down Spring St and Melbourne’s trams beginning a four-hour strike. A line of taxis stretches 300m along Spring St, blocking the road, as...
Melbourne’s first double decker bus ready to roll
MELBOURNE’S first double-decker bus service is en-route. The double-decker bus is the first of its kind in the state and will operate as part of a trial. It will be operated by...
Myki ticketing system hit by more than $1m online scam
Victoria's public transport authority has had to pay back more than AU$1 million after its ticketing system was hit by an online scam. Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is urging commuters to buy myki...
Labor promises 30 new trains for Victoria
The Victorian opposition leader, Daniel Andrews, has promised his government would buy 30 new trains for the metropolitan network and 20 new VLocity V/Line carriages as part of an $800-900 million transport...
Melbourne’s new trams finally on track
MELBOURNE'S newest tram that delivers a "massive increase in capacity" has made its maiden journey on Route 96. Public Transport Minister Terry Mulder, Yarra Trams CEO Clement Michel and Public Transport Victoria CEO...