<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A major $820 million overhaul is underway for </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/sydney" rel="" target="" title="Sydney"><span>Sydney</span></a><span>'s public </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/transport" rel="" target="" title="transport"><span>transport</span></a><span>, which the government claims will bring better reliability, accurate </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/travel" rel="" target="" title="travel"><span>travel</span></a><span> information and greater ease of use for millions of commuters.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The transformation of the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/opal-cards" rel="" target="" title="Opal card"><span>Opal card</span></a><span> will bring a new app and digital card, automatic fare adjustment if incorrect fares are charged, and information screens on 5000 </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/bus" rel="" target="" title="buses"><span>buses</span></a><span> for the first time.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The card has been a mainstay on Sydney transport for 13 years, based on London's Oyster card, a piece of technology that is almost 30 years old. </span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/queensland-rail-strikes-union-pay-negotiations-fail-brisbane-news/0ce45b4e-3bc4-4201-97b7-14aa5f0efdba" target="_blank"><strong><span>Queensland's rail union announces rolling strikes after pay negotiations fail</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Event-goers will also now be able to scan a QR code on their ticket at an Opal reader for free transport.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The first of 25,000 new readers will start to be installed next year, with the project expected to be completed in 2028.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"This will be a major step up for passengers on the public transport network," </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span> Transport Minister John Graham said. </span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/major-overhaul-to-sydneys-public-transport/35a393a7-a8ba-4688-8c23-2e0e6b371ef8" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-ballroom-politicians-east-wing-whca-dinner-shooting-updates/9b908390-8d69-45c4-a4b8-1e8881be0053" target="_blank"><strong><span>Major boost to Donald Trump's grand ballroom ambitions</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>More accurate real-time tracking also promises to end the frustration of 'ghost buses', services that appear on your apps but never show up.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It will locate those buses, it will count patronage, it will tell us where the busiest and the most crowded buses are and when they are next available coming to a stop near you," Transport Secretary Josh Murray said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Commuters will still be able to use a card, their credit cards, or phones to tap, with 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