Train travel in Melbourne is about to get simpler, with contactless 'tap and go' payments accepted across the majority of the metropolitan network from Sunday 7 June; and the entirety of the Myki zone from Sunday 14 June. This is an expansion from the limited trial started on 16 March 2026, but paused on 31

Starting today, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)'s Breeze Card can be added to the Apple Wallet app, allowing commuters in the Atlanta, Georgia area to tap an iPhone or Apple Watch to pay their fare at train stations and on buses. To add the Breeze Card to Apple Wallet, open the app and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner. Next, tap on Transit Card and scroll down and select the Breeze Card. Then, follow the on-screen steps to complete the setup process.

After two months of free public transport in Melbourne and all of Victoria, what was learned and what's next? From 1st June 2026, all public transport in Victoria is half price. This means a maximum daily price of $5.70 to travel anywhere in the entire state of Victoria, or $2.85 for seniors and concession card

Sydney supports Visa, Mastercard and Amex contactless payments across Metro, Train, Bus, Ferry, and Light Rail. Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay are also supported. Sydney supports Transit Mode (Express Mode on iOS / Transit Card on Samsung / Tap to ride without opening Wallet on Android) allowing payment without unlocking your device.

Concession fares in Sydney can now be used in conjunction with contactless payments, with the new system being switched on from today, 16 April 2026. TAFE students, apprentices and trainees are the first groups eligible to register to use contactless while receiving the same 50% discount normally reserved for those with a Concession Opal card.

Wellington supports contactless transit payments.

Passengers in Wellington can now use any Visa or Mastercard to pay for trains and buses in the nation's capital. This rollout took place on 12 April 2026. In a move that precedes the national ticketing system rolling out in 2027, this is a step up for visitors to the city. This comes after news

Transit passengers in Atlanta can now use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay – or just any plastic Visa, Mastercard, Amex or Discover card to catch the train, bus, or streetcar. Saturday March 28, 2026 – MARTA enabled contactless travel throughout the network, after months of testing. Branded ‘tap to pay’ locally, this is part of a […]

Glasgow supports contactless transit payments.

Interactive timeline showing when cities worldwide adopted contactless debit and credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard tap-to-ride) for public transport, from 2010 to 2026.

Interactive timeline showing when cities worldwide adopted contactless debit and credit card payments (Visa, Mastercard tap-to-ride) for public transport, from 2010 to 2026.