Victorian Government has posted 2012 fares representing an increase of average 8.6%
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/news/news-promotions/chan…
Buy yearly ticket now through PTUA so long as you pay by 22 December.
Zone 1 -$1120 incl membership
Zone 1 & 2 - $1715 incl membership
2012 Retail yearly tickets will set you back $1306 Zone 1; $2021 Zone 1&2.
Buying 12 Zone 1 Metcard Monthlies would be 12 x $122.80 = $1473.60
Buying 12 Zone 1&2 Metcard Monthlies would be 12 x $189.20 = $2270.40
Myki commuter club cards do not incur the normal $10 card fee
Note credit card surcharges on website.
hmm… I don't know whether this is really a bargain, maybe the forums would be a better place for it.