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Morgan Reinwald

'Phantom buses' targeted in public transport overhaul

NSW will get a new public transport ticketing system but it won't be fully operational until 2028. (Morgan Reinwald/AAP PHOTOS)

Public transport commuters using a ticketing system as old as the BlackBerry and Blu-Ray player are set to benefit from sweeping technology upgrades.

Online accounts that can locate buses in real time and see a live passenger count are set to be some perks from the NSW government's $800 million boost to the system.

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