Cash is still accepted at the Go card ticket vending machines, where a paper tickets can be purchased.
Translink is accepting more prepaid cards even cards like the virtual Klarna Visa which you can set up in seconds and link to Google Pay.
There is no will to bring back cash on PT due to associated costs and driver safety. Supermarkets and main stream petrol station will have to accept cash though for the near future due to the new Federal Bill. Small business is exempt as well as other industries.
Contactless payments | Translink).
https://www.klarna.com/au/google-pay/
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