The trial of the NSW Government’s new payment method – OpalPay – will begin for My Fast Ferry customers travelling to and from Manly this week. 

Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said customers catching services run by My Fast Ferry could use their Opal card to have the fare deducted in the same way it is on the public transport network.

“We know how popular tap and go payments are, and this rollout is about expanding the convenience of Opal to a wider range of transport services, making journeys even easier for our customers,” Mr Constance said.

From this weekend, My Fast Ferry customers will be able to use the OpalPay system on routes between Circular Quay and Manly, North Sydney and Manly, as well as Darling Harbour and Manly.

Customers will be able to purchase a standard private ferry fare using the available balance on their Opal card by simply tapping to pay at the My Fast Ferry point-of-sale device when boarding the vessel.

“With the introduction of OpalPay, customers will no longer have to fumble around for change - you can just tap your Opal card, giving customers greater flexibility with more public transport options,” Mr Constance said.

However, unlike Opal card trips on regular public transport services, OpalPay trips do not contribute to Opal travel benefits or discounts.

Moreover, Adult and child fares are available but concession fares will not be offered on all My Fast Ferry routes.