Free sticker for your myki card (Inc delivery). There's a public transport space invaders theme and a met card theme which I liked.
Website is transporttroubles.org.au which is Greens affiliated in case that bothers you.
Credit from Rippedpj's Reddit post
Office of Samantha Dunn MLC: We have been inundated with requests due to this posting on OzBargain and may not be able to fulfill all requests.
OMG!!!
nostalgia is real.
Haven't seen that for ages
wow, that's like 1980
when I was in high school I use to cut out the used dates with a scalpel and replace with an unscratched date.
You will note on the image the Ticket had the month and time scratched only (not the date). Not my ticket anyway.
Now I feel like I need to buy a Scratch and Win lottery ticket, talk about subliminal conditioning.
Lol dude, it's much easier to just keep it for a year and you get free transport the next year…no cutting required
I think this may have been before my time…
I feel old. lol
I went to primary school in the 70s, when point-to-point tickets were sold by a real person at the station, and punched / inspected by a different real person at the other end
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/c8/0c/75/c80c75c4a…
I think we had those in the early 90s as well…the scratch and win were the "prepaid" tickets while the punched ones were the over the counter ones…
I wish they still had the scratch and win ones for when you forget to validate and you see the metro mafia team walk into the train
San Francisco still use similar thing for visitor pass … in 2017
https://vivendoomundodasviagens.files.wordpress.com/2015/06/…
$26 for a ticket…no wonder no one uses PT in the states
Pretty much the same price as Melbourne.
Do the stickers work on trams?
No, just in Taxi's.
Are you suffering with a boring, plain tram?
Because no one likes contributing to landfill like the greens. If they were serious we wouldn't see any printed advertising, how to vote cards, or paraphernalia of any form.
They are smashed avo inner city hipsters. They now nothing about sustainable farming, agriculture, land clearing, forestry, etc. They don't actually really know anything about the environment or coexisting with nature. My uncles who are third generating farmers dread the day greens get any power…
They bang on about Electric Cars, and negate the environmental damage of mining the raw components and battery disposal at end of life.
because the mining of raw components and fuel for regular cars requires no environmental damage?
They bang on about Wind Power, yet forget about the amount of carbon generated to produce the infrastructure.
because regular infrastructure never generates carbon in it's construction?
I'm sure the Greens read everything they know abut environment from the back of a wheetbix box.
but , yes, these stickers suck arse and are a waste of time, money and resources
Before I say anything, I'd like to point out that I'm not pro-anything. I've never respected any politician since they all tow the party line, whether by force or by choice. Sheep are for sheep.
But if you take away the political angle, abc raises a valid environmental point. A lot of governments worldwide are making rash decisions based on what "feels" right. But the fact is that the processes involved from earth to product have not been carefully analysed and projected over hundreds of years, let alone thousands or tens or thousands.
OzBargain pees me off sometimes with its obsession with consumerism (more so the material obsession than the environmental, to be honest). I wish more people understood that most of the world stays clean by pushing dirty production to a country called China, and our clean air doesn't come for free (though yes, Australia is rewarded handsomely for its coal). It's not Australians that see the effects of the silicon tetrachloride used to make solar panels. Or see 20% of its farmland polluted with heavy metals.
I remember the time when soy went from being an environmentalist's choice to an environmentalist's enemy. Compared to livestock you use much less water and phosphorous. But then it turned out that soy would be cheap feed for livestock anyway. So they chopped down huge swathes of forest in South America to grow soy. To make matters worse, soy doesn't grow nearly as well in Europe, for example, so most of the soy beans had to be transported over using fuel-guzzling methods. And did I mention slavery? (http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/footprint/agriculture/soy/so…)
People that that will fervently defend their choices without evidence are scum regardless of their intentions. No offense intended to religious fundamentalists (ok, some).
The point isn't that there's an ideal alternative or there's no point in trying. Everything has an impact. Over consumption and pointless waste is an ongoing issue. But we shouldn't pretend that there's a band-aid solution or fall victim to the marketing hype.
I heard a comment on the media once that switching political sides is like switching support from one sporting team to another. You stick it out regardless of how your "team" goes.
That's how blind these sheep are…
@peterpeterpumpkin: >People that that will fervently defend their choices without evidence are scum
So you just called every single person including yourself scum.
I think what the poster means is people on the extremes of a debate and are unwilling to accept that other people have a view/opinion that is different to their own.
Hence why there are people killing each other in some overseas countries…
Bringing up politics on a post like this? Maybe lay off reading the Bolt report…
what are you talking about??? Andrew Bolt is a no-nonsense, tell-it-like-is, neutral, non-political sage and genius. He espouses views that the all Australians can relate to. Both the left and right routinely defer to his judgement for its King Solomon-esque wisdom.
/endsarcasticrant
What are you on about? Electric cars and wind are good because they exhibit "one off" environmental costs. I.e: you build each once and they have the potential for little/no toll on the environment.
Mining coal to burn involves mining coal, having built facilities and burning the coal. Using wind involves building facilities to harness wind power, there is no ongoing environmental toll. Electric cars have a good environmental potential, but having their electricity sustainably sourced is beneficial.
Not to mention, coal isn't sustainable, it's not a viable, permanent solution. I'm no big fan of the greens, and I can't stand the extremist tree hugger types, but renewable is the future.
Also, funny how you bad mouth the greens about being politicians first, environment second. I'd love to know your opinions on the LNP. Big business first, politicans second, foreign investors third, middle class fourth, low income earners fifth, environment and infrastructure sixth?
Here in SA we are connecting revolving doors and chocolate wheels at fetes up to the grid.
Where did I say I supported coal fired power generation? Privately the coal industry will tell you they are in a "sunset" phase. Eventually coal will become unsustainable due to government regulation.
As one of the hottest/sunniest countries in the world Australia should be world leaders in PV technologies. Unfortunately however at current technologies 100% renewables is not efficient enough. You still need 24hr baseload power for industry and factories to operate whenever they demand power. We could look at efficient baseload generation such as nuclear, but no politician will touch that will they?
The point is with politics is that it ignores the real long term issue which is 'sustanability'. All sides are locked in an "endless growth" debate as growth will keep them and their parties in a job. Never believe that politicians are working for the people - they are all in it for themselves and to secure them and their parties future over the long term.
They bang on about Electric Cars, and negate the environmental damage of mining the raw components and battery disposal at end of life.
You realise that normal cars have batteries, right? And that electric car and conventional cars have something like 80% commonality? The difference being a larger rechargeable battery vs combustion engine (which don't grow on trees), the environmental impact of which is offset by years of emissions savings. The point of electric cars, is to generate power remotely in a plant, which is inherently more efficient than even the best combustion engine, by virtue of economy of scale, better engineering, etc.
They bang on about Wind Power, yet forget about the amount of carbon generated to produce the infrastructure.
Don't even know where to start with this one…
Don't even know where to start with this one…
I think i read somewhere that wind turbines are actually pretty poor in terms of infrastructure build - eg. they require a lot of maintenance.
I think the overall situation though is that they still come out ahead of coal - Its just one of those things the bashers like to mention as some kind of killer knock for wind power.
@voter1: >I think i read somewhere that wind turbines are actually pretty poor in terms of infrastructure build - eg. they require a lot of maintenance.
I read that as well. it was in a brochure called "How renewable energy will make your children autistic" by the Coal Mining Board of Australia
Their how to vote cards are made from recycled paper you moron
Lolwut? Only post to Victorian address? Damn…..was gonna get one for me opal…..
I ordered one to a SA address. Added the state next to the suburb. Let's see if it ever reaches me.
You really do like bargains, huh?
I was hoping to order 50,000 to my Sydney address to save on wallpaper costs.
guilty as charged
Happy to get a second one sent to a different name at my address and post it on to you.
How about having transport cards that don't arbitrarily expire after a few years first. Do we get new stickers after that? :-P
and why do I need a different card for every state/territory?
Sydney is government owned, whereas Melbourne is privately owned. Of course, it should be compatible nation-wide, but this is Straya.
I imagine one day they'll start accepting NFC payments and the issue will go away. At least that's what I hope. Having to get state specific passes is a huge pain for travellers who may only be in the city for a day or two.
Was relatively surprised last year to get an email saying my Melbourne card had expired. My QLD cards been active for about a decade. Unsure if that's because I visit more frequently or whether they don't expire those ones.
Actually, that's a common misconception: Melbourne's train network remains government owned, but it's privately run.
MTM, Metro Trains Melbourne, is a private consortium that (purport to) manage the suburban network. V/Line (gov department) manage the rural network.
@Smigit: I've had my Transperth SmartRider since being a beta tester in 2005. Got a big surprise when I got an email about needing to replace my Myki!
@buthidae: Seems so redundant to me. Seems like they should only need an expiration if they upgrade the tech and need to force people onto newer cards. Otherwise it just seems like a semi hostile, anti user move.
Your comment has been noted
Commencing expiry process…
It's free to exchange. A pain in the arse but I believe it was because someone managed to hack them and get free travel…
Is anyone else collecting Opal Cards in case they expire one day?
If they start charging for them like Myki they'll be as valuable as taxi licences.
The reason myki's apparently expire is they line up to the warranty issued to them by the card manufacturer.
Basically if it's in the warranty period, they get replacement for free - if it was outside, then myki would need to pay the cost of repair/replacement.
Basically it's a cost saving measure to put all the cost onto the card manufacturer.
Thanks!
Ull b giving ur details 2 who knows for a sticker if u proceed. Be smart or not go ahead at all.
Well said.
They are asking for postal address, email and name to without any privacy statement on how those details will be used.
As per the original poster thread:
Domain Name: transporttroubles.org.au
Registrar Name: Synergy Wholesale Pty Ltd
Registrant: THE GREENS VICTORIA INCORPORATED
Registrant ID: ABN 11616265905
Eligibility Type: Political Party
Of course if your already a greens party member they'll have your details. ;)
I put my ozbargain name. Expecting mail for Mr Bargains
Bilbo or Frodo?
Just ordered one for my GoCard in Queensland, it worked.
Be prepared to get spammed with political advertising
Authorised by S. Dunn. 128 Ayr St, Doncaster VIC 3018.
Spokesperson for Local Government, Forests and Logging, Planning, Public Transport, Roads and Roads Safety.
http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/members/details/1762-samant…
Stickers to add to landfill and production pollution with what benefit?
Ooh cool - space invaders.
Typical hypocrisy!!
These look like they'll go well on Opal cards as well. They need to make a NSW version of that site, I've never had much problem with public transport in Melbourne and I thought it was fantastic compared to Sydney.
Sydney, where the T1 line has delays in one form or another every. single. day.
Yeah, I thought Melbournian's were proud of their superior transport. Tram this. Tram that.
I found Sydney Public Transport better! Double decker train FTW.
Double-decker trains are definitely better, but Melbourne's vastly superior network easily beats that comfort.
So guess what our current NSW govt is going ahead with? A new line that does not allow double deckers…
Geeze you know it's a Sunday when a free sticker gets 120+ votes…
I can help but think in the small print I'm signing up to join some Green Front that will put me on an ASIO watchlist. (Maybe the stickers have tracking devices) lol
Hey at least it'll be smarter than the Melb myki system at least. What's the point of a "smart card" if you still have to pick between "money" and a "pass"? (legacy is just an excuse for profiteering)
Cheers OP, keen on that Metlink nostalgia. Though, ironically enough, I rarely bought a metcard ticket and usually would just bail at the closest station with no gates
That's really cool, I hate the new black design compared to the green one so this makes up for it.
Alternatively, the jpegs on the link page for each design are big enough you could save it and print it out of you don't want to give them your details.
wish there were some for Opal.
Eh not a deal. They should be paying us to advertise their website and give them our personal details.
I like the blue 2000's one, it takes me back to high school!
Wow, great idea. Wish they did a Steve Vizard-style one:
http://www.webwombat.com.au/entertainment/dvds/images/tonigh…
In for 2!
Quick! What's the address for the myki head office?
Nice.
Does anyone know if these are compatible with the Opal card technology?
Office of Samantha Dunn MLC: We have been inundated with requests due to this posting on OzBargain and may not be able to fulfill all requests.
Have marked expired.
Is this typical of the Greens? Full of uncosted promises and then unable to fulfill stickers to landfill.
Anyone received their stickers yet?
I really want a Metcard one - damn it!
I haven't received my sticker yet :(
same.
same. End of April already
How funny would it be if they had a sticker like this:
https://redracer.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/melb-ticket-fro…