Rail transit systems offer free rides on Independence Day

Free rides are available on various modes of rail transport today during ‘peak hours’ from 7am to 9am and from 5pm to 7pm, in honor of the 126th Independence Day celebration.

On individual Facebook posts, Light Rail Transit-1 (LRT-1) announced last Sunday the free rides for passengers during the said holiday; In the meantime, Light Rail Transit-2 (LRT-2) And Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) placed yesterday.

“If you are bothered to include DOTr at MRT-3 in the Araw ng Kalayaan, it is good to see how you can use the page [The free ride is DOTr and MRT-3’s way of commemorating one of the most important occasion of our country, Independence Day]” said Jorjette B. Aquino, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Assistant Secretary for Railroads and MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge

Ms. Aquino added that the rail transport sector will continue to strive to provide orderly, safe and reliable transportation for commuters. – Almira Louise S. Martinez