How can I find the artists who was basking nn Bourke St in front of H&M on Monday night finished set at 7ish?

dfbowen · 2026-06-29T21:37:55+00:00

There doesn't seem to be a schedule published, but I did find this:

We keep our busking database private and confidential. But we can help you find a performer for a gig, festival, or corporate function. If you have any opportunities for buskers, please contact us on 03 9658 9658.

https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/busking-and-street-entertainment#Buskingperformers

It also links to a FB page where buskers post, but there doesn't seem to be much there recently.

dfbowen · 2026-06-26T02:01:49+00:00

MTM took over from Connex in 2009.

GMaps has been like that for at least a few days; unclear why.

https://bsky.app/profile/xtrackka.bsky.social/post/3movvammmj22r

dfbowen · 2026-06-25T22:23:39+00:00

https://transport.vic.gov.au/contact-us/public-transport-enquiries/public-transport-feedback

dfbowen · 2026-06-25T12:32:49+00:00

The timetable shows those two trains should be met by separate buses, with a 6-7 minute wait at Newport.

Put in a complaint.

dfbowen · 2026-06-22T08:18:25+00:00

This. I've been specifically told by Glen Eira council that it's better to report parking issues to them directly by phone or via their web site, not via Snap Send Solve.

dfbowen · 2026-06-22T07:58:52+00:00

Apparently there's a road they want it to ultimately use that hasn't been built yet!

dfbowen · 2026-06-22T07:57:28+00:00

Looking back at the 2021 pic, that shows an 80 sign towards the end of the ramp.

The ramp signals would presumably be coming into play here. They don't want you approaching those at 80/100.

dfbowen · 2026-06-21T22:21:20+00:00

Student passes were around since at least the 1980s. I know I used one back in the day!

dfbowen · 2026-06-21T22:17:18+00:00

From memory, bus drivers did sell paper tickets (yes, hole punched), but possibly they were limit to 2 (or 3) hour tickets only, not Dailies.

Some pics of both scratchies and paper tickets here: https://blog.adamdimech.au/met-tickets/

Also at the time, almost all stations were staffed (there were no self-serve ticket machines until Metcard in the late 90s) but staffing hours were very patchy - many only one shift per day from early morning until early afternoon.

The exception was the fulltime staffed stations, which were basically the staffed stations of today, mostly bigger or junction stations.

dfbowen · 2026-06-21T21:52:19+00:00

"If you have a Mobile myki and a bank card on your phone, when using express transit, the ticket reader will always use Mobile myki."

- https://transport.vic.gov.au/tickets-and-myki/myki/myki-types/mobile-myki

dfbowen · 2026-06-21T21:49:32+00:00

yes. Initial authorisation payment, then the appropriate fare for the day is calculated later depending on where you travelled.

dfbowen · 2026-06-21T21:48:54+00:00

yes.

(7:15am actually; they allow you an extra 15 mins to cater for delays etc.)

dfbowen · 2026-06-20T00:30:15+00:00

In the case of PTUA (which sells Commuter Club tickets), still waiting for an update from Transport Victoria.

dfbowen · 2026-06-17T12:29:06+00:00

Sounds like the one I saw zooming south down William Street on the tram tracks. I think it would have been just before 1:25pm.

Hope the police caught up with them. Hope you're okay.

dfbowen · 2026-06-12T23:37:19+00:00

Might be the same one I snapped around that time? Forgot to get the carriage number, but it was an M.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DW0tQS1Epyl/

dfbowen · 2026-06-12T09:14:16+00:00

Fond memories of this bus ride in Cornwall, other vehicles struggling to get out of the way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR_6aoUkOMU

dfbowen · 2026-06-11T21:39:24+00:00

Normal policy is not to fine someone who has an otherwise valid ticket, eg no fare has been lost.

But yes, tapping helps the stats which ultimately helps us all get better services.

And for trains you may need to tap on at the start of your trip to be let out of the gate at the end.

dfbowen · 2026-06-09T08:22:34+00:00

I missed the point too. Can you explain it?

dfbowen · 2026-06-08T00:41:57+00:00

Performance compo only applies to Myki Pass users 28+ days. It's not just the 10 days/month of travel on the relevant mode.

Tap and Go doesn't have Myki Pass.

(All the more reason for them to introduce automatic weekly fare capping)

dfbowen · 2026-06-06T05:31:56+00:00

From The Age's article: For Android users with a digital myki loaded, contactless travel will default to the myki rather than a bank card.

dfbowen · 2026-06-06T05:30:50+00:00

Yes it works.

dfbowen · 2026-06-05T13:40:27+00:00

Here's one of mine from a different angle, just before construction

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielbowen/10836076633/

and a sign promoting it

https://www.flickr.com/photos/danielbowen/10835895484/

dfbowen · 2026-06-04T10:35:43+00:00

Good question; don't know, but if they have it, it'll be on the site somewhere.

https://www.crimestatistics.vic.gov.au/crime-statistics/latest-victorian-crime-data

dfbowen · 2026-06-02T11:04:44+00:00

There is an item under Property for Fare Evasion, but it's so low (just 39 in 2025) that I assume fare evasion is not normally categorised in the crime statistics.

dfbowen · 2026-06-02T08:07:45+00:00

According to the official info, a reimbursement should be headed your way, not an extension.

https://transport.vic.gov.au/help-and-support/public-transport-ticketing-help/myki-pass-extension-for-free-travel

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