Today we’re having a fare amnesty on all #YarraTrams services.
If you’ve ever fare evaded, we will forgo all fines, if you pay up what you owe. To do so, just touch on your Myki the number of times you have fare evaded, plus an extra one for good luck.
Throwback Thursday: The Hump in Thornbury was constructed in 1920, and duplicated in 1988.
The Hump had a starring role in the film Malcolm (1986), not to be confused with the tram driver Malcolm who starred in a very different kind of film titled The Hump (1969). #YarraTrams
As the unseasonably mild weather continues to glorify Melbourne, #YarraTrams would like to remind you that you left your cardigan on the tram.
Even if you don’t own a cardigan, somehow you still managed to leave it on a tram. It’s how cardigans work.
After community consultation we have redesigned the new G class tram, to fit more in with the recommendations.
But to be honest, we think Depot Cat may have swayed the results somehow. What do you reckon? #YarraTrams
Trams weigh as much as 30 rhinos. Some trams weigh less than 30 rhinos. When a 30 rhinos tram meets a less than 30 rhinos tram, the 30 rhinos tram wins. That’s physics. So unless you weigh more than 30 rhinos, give way to us, even if you’re a less than 30 rhinos tram. #YarraTrams
Throwback Thursday: From 1940 to 1954, double deck buses replaced trams on Bourke Street.
So next time you complain about delays having to get a replacement bus for a trip, be thankful it doesn’t take 14 years you ungrateful sods. #YarraTrams
Our performance results for February are in, and the Government says we were below acceptable standards for all 29 days.
Silly Government, there is only 28 days in February. They really should leave running things to us, they clearly have no idea about anything. #YarraTrams
Tram Cops today are targeting anyone without a valid Myki.
Go easy on them, it’s the one day of the year they actually have to do their job properly, and they’re not use to the pressure. Be nice, give them doughnuts, and it will be over soon. There there, hush hush. #YarraTrams
#YarraTrams is contracted to run trams 365 days per year, today is the extra 366th day, so no trams today. Suck it Government, you should have read the contract.
But Tram Cops are fining any man who proposes today, because February 29 is the ladies turn. Yay for equality!
Due to a Monday, trams are delayed today. Why? Because it’s a Monday. We don’t care if you have stuff to do, back off, and let us get through this Monday first. Regular services may resume by Wednesday, depending on your attitude. #YarraTrams
A great way to spend Valentine’s Day is on a Restaurant Tram.
Yeah we’re bitter and twisted about love, which is why we got rid of the Restaurant Trams. Why Fiona? Why did you have to leave us? Why why why?!? #YarraTrams
This display has been spotted at Brickvention. We did think about rebuilding @MontagueStBridg out of Lego, but this just shows it would still get hit. #YarraTrams
In NSW Fire Trucks hit trams. In the ACT Police hit them.
Anywhere north of Victoria doesn’t deserve trams, even emergency services hate them. #YarraTrams
Throwback Thursday: c.1979 a Red Rattler heads into Middle Park station, while a W2 heads to Albert Park Beach.
These days a lot has changed, trains replaced by trams, route changes, and no one would be seen dead in a Triumph 2000 Mk 2, especially sky blue coloured. #YarraTrams
It’s a new year, it’s a new profile pic. Now you now why fares rise, it’s because we have to pay for this artwork somehow. Happy 2024 everyone from #YarraTrams
#YarraTrams would like to remind all parents, that with the school year now over, please check your child’s bag for that banana which has been in there since April, an old excursion slip, and the remains of Harold Holt. You’re bound to find at least two of those items in there.
Just noticed something interesting on the PTV website about the new myki ticketing system.
In this diagram, PTV have included "short life smart tickets" as a future payment option. These sounds to me like we may finally be getting short-term paper tickets again.
These were intended to be part of the original myki system and were part of the initial trials. However, these didn't make it into the final rollout.
If I'm right, this will be a game changer for Melbourne's public transport. It's something that has been a major complaint ever since myki was introduced. Bringing them back would be a big help for many people.
Update: Soon you’ll be able to use your phone or credit card to touch on your Myki. How soon? What does it matter to you lot, you all fare evade now as it is, so quit your complaining. Either touch on or shut up. #YarraTrams
The #YarraTrams Cyber Monday sale is on today. Purchase anything through us online and we’ll gladly give your personal details to undisclosed third parties, who are willing to pay us heaps for that data. To opt out, simply find the hidden check box somewhere on our website.