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Ask a bunch of Sydneysiders about the public transport system and you're likely to get similar responses, that is, there's not a whole lot of love for it. When the electronic ticketing system, Opal, was introduced, it was already ten years behind other global cities, and five years behind Australian cities such as Melbourne and Brisbane. However, the important thing is that the system is now in place. We're here to show you how to get the most from your Opal card.
Opal works on a system whereby you only pay for eight trips per week, with the remaining trips being half price. So if you work a standard nine-to-five, you'll only pay for your transport in full on Monday through Thursday. If you travel a fair distance to work, there is a way to hack this system. However, these were more beneficial when the system meant trips were free after eight completed rides.
Note: This article was published in 2016 and the information was correct at the time of publication, however some of the offers and deals may have since changed.
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