DOT increases student MRT-LRT discount to 50%, introduces dedicated lanes
Starting Friday, July 4, dedicated lanes have been established at each station of the MRT-3 and LRT-2 to improve convenience for students.
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Light Rail Manila Corporation
Also known as LRMC
The Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) operates and maintains the LRT-1 in Metro Manila, providing essential transportation for millions of daily commuters. On Labor Day 2025, LRMC participated in President Marcos's 'Libreng Sakay' initiative by offering free rides on LRT-1, benefiting nearly 4.3 million passengers across three rail services. Despite recent fare increases to support operational costs and line extensions, LRMC continues to emphasize the importance of collaboration between private and public sectors for enhancing commuting experiences in the Philippines.
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Last updated at May 6, 2025.
Recent stories about LRMC
DoTr seeks P3B for new LRT-1 station in Talaba, Bacoor
The Department of Transportation (DoTr) has requested an additional P3 billion for the 2026 General Appropriations Act to build a new station in Talaba, Bacoor City for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite extension.
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Marcos's 'Libreng Sakay' benefits 4.3M commuters on Labor Day
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 'Libreng Sakay' initiative provided free rides for nearly 4.3 million commuters across three rail services in Metro Manila during Labor Day.
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MRT-3, LRT-1, LRT-2 suspend ops April 17-20 for maintenance
The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will suspend operations from April 17 to April 20 for annual maintenance activities.
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MAP supports LRT-1 fare hike, citing contract compliance
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), representing top business executives, supports the fare increase for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) which took effect on Wednesday, April 2.
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Palace: LRT-1 fare hike may not be suspended
Malacañang stated on Monday that it may not be possible to suspend the scheduled fare hike for LRT-1 as doing so would violate the government's contract with private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC).
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LRT-1 fare increase starts April 2, single tickets at ₱20
Commuters will pay higher fares for rides on Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) starting April 2, 2025, following the Department of Transportation's approval.
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Marcros Jr. inaugurates LRT-1 Cavite Extension
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the first phase of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension Project in Parañaque City on Friday, November 15.
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LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 opens this month
Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista announced that Phase 1 of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 Cavite Extension will begin commercial operations this month, connecting Baclaran Station in Pasay City to Dr. Santos Station in Parañaque City.
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LRT-1 limited to Central-T Fernando Poe Jr due to repairs
The LRT-1 operations remain limited on Friday morning from Central Terminal to Fernando Poe Jr Station and vice versa due to ongoing repairs.
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