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Tolls & Public Transport Payments in Australia

Australian toll payment and public transport card systems including Linkt, E-Toll, Opal, Myki, and go card — covering motorway tolls and fare payments for train, bus, tram, and ferry services.

Toll road accounts are managed by Linkt (formerly Eway and RMS e-Toll merged) in NSW, Linkt in QLD and VIC, and similar operators in other states. A single Linkt account covers tolled motorways in NSW, QLD, VIC, and SA.

Public transport cards — Opal (NSW), Myki (VIC), go card (QLD), Metrocard (SA), SmartRider (WA), and Greencard (ACT) — are contactless tap-and-go prepaid cards for train, bus, tram, and ferry travel in each state.

Integration between cards is limited — travellers moving between states must use separate cards. Several states are introducing open-loop bank card payment on public transport, allowing direct payment by credit or debit card.

Linkt

linkt.com.au

National toll account manager. Covers motorways in NSW, QLD, VIC, and SA under one account. Manage transactions, add credit, and view trip history.

Opal (Transport for NSW)

opal.com.au

NSW public transport card for train, bus, light rail, and ferry. Top up online, track trips, and access journey history via the Opal portal.

Myki (Public Transport Victoria)

ptv.vic.gov.au

Victoria's public transport card for Melbourne trains, trams, and buses. Top up online or at 7-Eleven, train stations, and Myki machines.

go card (Translink QLD)

translink.com.au

Queensland's public transport card for train, bus, ferry, and tram in SEQ. Register online to protect balance, check trips, and auto-top up.

Citylink (Melbourne)

citylink.com.au

Melbourne's CityLink toll road operator. Pay tolls, manage your account, and purchase a day pass online via the CityLink website.

Transurban

transurban.com

ASX-listed toll road operator managing major motorways in NSW, QLD, VIC, and internationally. Operates via Linkt for consumer toll accounts.

WestConnex

westconnex.com.au

Sydney's WestConnex motorway network. Information on tolled tunnels, entry/exit points, and Linkt account management for NSW drivers.

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