MRT-3 no fare hike, aims four-car train sets by June

The administration of Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) announced that there will be no fare hike for their transport system this year.

Oscar Bongon, MRT-3 General Manager, stated in an interview that the DOTr regulates fare adjustments and currently, MRT-3 has no petition or obligation to increase fares as it is not bound by private concessionaire contracts requiring periodic rate adjustments.

MRT-3 aims to operate four-car train sets starting June, following the completion of their pocket track extension projects at Taft Avenue and North Avenue.

The expansion will enhance capacity by 33% per trip once four-car trains are operational.

Bongon emphasized that MRT-3's current operation with three-car trains limits capacity but transitioning to four-car sets will significantly improve service for commuters.