Myki

Myki allows you to load your card with days of travel (pass) or value (money), or both. But the information available does not clearly identify when it is most economical to use pass or money. For the common case (adult travelling at least twice a day within Zone 1), myki money is better value for anything up to 4 days of travel a week. Any more than that, you're better off getting a 28 day+ myki pass. 7 day myki passes cost the same as 5 days worth of myki money travel, so unless you plan to travel at least 6 days in a single week, but not the following week, they are poor value. The above also applies for travel with Zone 2. For travel within Zones 1 & 2, the break point is at 3 days, i.e. myki money is better value for up to 3 days travel a week, after that you're better off with a 28 day+ myki pass. The comments about 7 day myki passes still apply, though.

Posted by Ian Donaldson