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Commuters struggle to find ride as MRT stops operations this weekend
The MRT 3 suspended operations over the weekend to conduct rail repairs, causing significant difficulties for commuters in Metro Manila trying to find alternative transportation.
The rail replacement activities began on Saturday and are scheduled to conclude on Sunday.
Commuters like sales consultant Mary Grace Martus faced long waits for rides, with some augmentation bus routes being inconveniently located.
Many minimum wage earners, such as Fritz Barana, expressed concerns about the affordability of alternative transport like taxis, with some still opting for them despite the cost.
The Metro Rail Transit administration stated that the repairs are expected to improve train speed to 60 kph and reduce intervals to 3.5 minutes once completed.
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The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) suspended operations from July 7 to 11, 2020, due to over 180 personnel testing positive for COVID-19.
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Ninety augmentation buses will be deployed by the MRT-3 administration this weekend to ferry passengers affected by the suspension of operations on July 4-5, August 8-9, August 21-23, and September 12-13.
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The MRT-3 suspended operations from July 7, 2020, for approximately 5 days pending RT-PCR testing and disinfection of facilities.
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A total of 281 Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT3) workers have tested positive for COVID-19, with 14 of them being ticket sellers.
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