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There's top up machines just not at every station from what I gather.And once again I've not mentioned the government. I've stated facts.
Sydney's is new. Brisbane is currently upgrading thiers. London upgraded thiers.
We are starting to do the same. That's why there's a trial in Wangaratta.
Requiring a card is quite common and not usual to Melbourne.
Contactless payment is relatively new around the world.
Not being able to by a card or ticket for that matter is common. Even more so post covid.
Myki was supposed to have card vending and top up machines but the Bailleu Government binned them. Even when they were quite literally sitting in a warehouse ready to be installed.
Card expiry is common as to keep up with technology and security protocol changes. Your Opal card expires 13 years. An OMNY card in New York expires in 7. Ov chipkaart in the Netherlands is 5.
Why does it exist:
The original Mifare Classic cards used by Oyster have a vulnerability. Now they use Mifare Desfire EV1.Has London's Oyster travelcard system been cracked?
Researchers have managed to clone cards and take free rides on on the Underground networkwww.theguardian.com