The Victorian state government insists that budget constraints won’t influence how Victoria fixes its ageing tap-and-go public transport fare system.
Victoria’s myki card system officially replaced Metcard tickets in 2012 and is set to expire in November.
The Andrews government is considering bids for the next contract. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll rejected suggestions that it is willing to compromise on quality for the state’s faltering budget.
“We’re going for the best option,” he told reporters on Thursday.
“We are looking at a modern, 21st century public transport system, where you can use your mobile phone, use your watch, use your credit card, and that’s what this procurement process will deliver.”…