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Seniors Can Now Tap On With Their Phone: What Sydney Families Need to Know About the Opal Upgrade
29 Jul 2026 in Aged Care
NSW seniors and pensioners can now access their $2.50 daily fare cap using a bank card, phone or smartwatch, with no physical Opal card required, and what's changed and what Sydney families and support workers should know before making the switch.
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