 The first field trial of the new Myki system was held on the Geelong bus network in late 2007, which identified problems.In August 2008 testing began on the Melbourne suburban train and tram networks.On 12 December 2008, Myki went on sale to the general public on four bus routes in Geelong, and on 2 March 2009 all bus routes in the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula area were completely switched to Myki.