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New smart card system for Melbourne passengers
21 Oct 2009

People living in the Australian city of Melbourne will soon be able to use a smart card system to travel by bus, tram or train.

It is thought that the system - which automatically calculates the lowest possible fare when the user "touches" on and off - will be up and running by the end of the year and could save public transport users in Victoria a total of A$17 million (£9.59 million) a year.

Similar to the Oyster system in London, passengers using the new smart card system instead of the existing Metcard could save money on their fares.

The smart card system is already in operation in regional centres throughout Victoria, including Ballarat, Geelong and Bendigo.

Contactless smart card technology is also being considered in Brighton, according to the Argus.

Transport chiefs in the city are considering a smart card system which would enable people to travel without carrying cash.