DOTr implements free train rides due to Tropical Depression Isang
On Friday, August 22, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced free train rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 following class cancellations due to bad weather.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the implementation of free train rides starting at noon as a response to heavy rains causing school closures across the country.
The DOTr emphasized its commitment to ensuring passenger safety and efficient commuting during these conditions.
Tropical Depression Isang has prompted Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in 17 areas, with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC) upgrading its alert status from white to blue for close monitoring and coordination.
The NDRRMC's move aims to prepare for potential disaster scenarios or situation escalations caused by Tropical Depression Isang.
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