Melbourne trains finally arrive in the Myki-less era with tap-and-go payments, almost a decade after Sydney

The final steps of the rollout of tap-and-go technology – being able to pay for fares using a credit card, smartphone or smartwatch – will take place over the coming weeks on Melbourne trains, replacing Myki. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Almost a decade after Sydney introduced tap-and-go payments for public transport, Melbourne’s rail commuters will finally be able to ditch their Myki cards in the coming weeks.

The Victorian transport minister, Gabrielle Williams, will on Saturday announce the final steps of the rollout of tap and go across the metropolitan train lines and the main V/Line regional corridors.