Credit card technology could be used by commuters as an alternative to myki on the public transport system, the Transport Minister says.

Part of the Coalition's review of the maligned myki ticketing system has included looking at payWave technology – where customers simply scan their credit or debit card without having to enter a pin – as an alternative to swiping myki tickets, Transport Minister Terry Mulder said.

Commuters would simply swipe their credit card at the ticket barriers, News Corp Australia reports.

"Unlike Labor, the ­Coalition will be seeking to ­appoint an operator who has a proven track record in operating major smartcard ticketing systems," Mr Mulder said.