Marcos announces free MRT-LRT rides Dec 20
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that commuters using the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 can enjoy free train rides on Friday, December 20.
The initiative aims to ease financial burdens for citizens preparing for Christmas, with an estimated 1.1 million passengers expected to use these lines, marking the highest ridership this year.
President Marcos highlighted that this is a simple way to help alleviate expenses during the holiday season and expressed hope it would bring relief to commuters.
Free rides will be available throughout extended operating hours on Friday as part of government efforts to accommodate the anticipated surge in passenger numbers before Christmas Day.
The Office of the President will cover the cost, compensating for the revenue loss of LRMC, LRTA, and DOTr on this day.
Passengers are encouraged to take advantage of free rides from opening until closing time on Friday.
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