LRT-2, MRT-3 to Offer 50% Discount to All Commuters

Heads up, commuters: all riders on the LRT-2 and MRT-3 trains will enjoy a 50% discount starting Monday, March 23.

Photo: DOTr MRT-3/Facebook

In a Facebook post, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said this move comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to lighten the burden on commuters amid rising fuel costs due to the conflict in the Middle East.

“Pagagaanin natin ang araw-araw na biyahe. Sa MRT at LRT ay magdidiskwento po tayo sa pamasahe. Gagawin natin ang lahat para manatiling maayos at tuloy-tuloy ang biyahe ng bawat Pilipino (Let’s make daily commutes easier. On the MRT and LRT, we will provide discounted fares. We will do everything to ensure that every Filipino’s journey remains smooth and uninterrupted),” Marcos Jr. said.

The statement also quoted Secretary Banoy Lopez, who emphasized that the discount would help commuters save more money: “Ginagawa ng pamahalaan ang lahat para maibsan ang paghihirap ng mga Pilipino sa gitna ng gulo sa Middle East. Prayoridad natin ang tuloy-tuloy na biyahe at mas murang pamasahe kaya magbibigay tayo ng 50% discount sa MRT-3 at LRT-2 para sa lahat (The government is doing everything to ease the hardships of Filipinos amid the unrest in the Middle East. Our priority is continuous travel and more affordable fares, which is why we will give a 50% discount on MRT-3 and LRT-2 for everyone).”

The 50% discount for senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and students with white beep cards will remain in effect.

Meanwhile, regular commuters can automatically enjoy the 50% discount with their blue beep cards. Those without beep cards can still purchase single-journey tickets at the same discounted rate.

As of writing, the DOTr is coordinating with the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (Metro Manila) management to extend the same discount to their line. It is noted that the LRT-1 is operated by a private company.