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The devs want to make commuting less stressful through publicly available data
Commuting by train in Metro Manila often has to be done blind. Until you get to the station, you're never really sure of details like how crowded a platform is or when the next train should be coming in. A team
There’s also a piso-fare promo until July 31 for MySSS Card users
LRT-2 passengers can now use Mastercard- or Visa-branded debit and credit cards, NFC-enabled mobile or wearable devices, and other digital wallets to pay for their fare. The Department of Transportation announced that the LRT-2s cashless gates are now
In celebration of Independence Day
Metro Manila's Light Rail Transit (LRT) lines will be waiving fares during select hours on Friday, June 12, 2026. The LRT-1 and LRT-2 systems now join the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 in offering free rides during Independence
And remember, the Manila Marathon will also be taking place on that day
In celebration of Independence Day, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) will offer free rides during select hours on June 12, 2026. Specifically, train fares will be waived from 7am to 9am,
And how they can be improved for bike commuters
If you're a bike commuter who wants to combine cycling as your last-mile option with train rides in the metro, chances are you've wondered if your nearest LRT-1, LRT-2, or MRT-3 station has safe bike parking.
Keep cool while commuting
Summer in the Philippines brings sweltering heat. With crowded streets and constant traffic, commuting can be sweaty and uncomfortable, especially during rush hour. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) classifies the heat index as follows:Under danger levels,
That makes two free parking lots along the LRT-2 line
Free parking will soon be available at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Legarda Station. The service is expected to open on May 25, 2026, and will operate similarly to the Santolan Station parking lot.Starting Monday, it will be
A more convenient option for commuters
It's been a month since the EDSA Busway-SM Megamall Station in Ortigas Avenue finally opened to the public. This new concourse, unveiled last April 1, 2026, now connects the EDSA Carousel directly outside SM Megamall's main mall entrance to
The new buses will be assigned to Route 6 starting on May 11
Eight new electric buses have been added to the QCity Libreng Sakay Program. In total, the service now has 16 electric buses to bring passengers from QC Hall to Cubao and Gilmore. The eight new fleet additions will start serving the community
*But it will take some time
Shortly after sharing my experience with the free parking service at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Santolan Station, the system's operators reached out to acknowledge my observations. The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) also confirmed that it does
Here is how it went
In case you missed it, free parking is now available to all passengers at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) Santolan Station. Personally, this is exciting news to me as I believe it gives motorists a new incentive to commute,
There are stops at Ayala Triangle Gardens and KPMG Center
The point-to-point (P2P) route between Circuit Makati and One Ayala is now serviceable on a fixed schedule. Available from Mondays to Fridays, buses will also stop at select areas in Makati to pick up and drop off passengers.Commuters will
Hopefully, we’ll see more of these in other stations soon
The Baclaran Station of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has been recently equipped with an air-conditioned waiting room to help commuters stay cool. This new space comes right in time as the weather in Metro Manila is expected
It will cost P10 for regular commuters
Good news, commuters. You can now renew your expiring Beep card through the Beep mobile app, which is currently available on the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, and the Huawei App Gallery.The online process is available to account holders
Including electric buses, ferries and more
As fuel prices continue to remain unstable due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, commuters need to consider more affordable transport options compared to using private cars or ride-hailing services.Currently, Filipino commuters can take advantage of a 50% general fare
Bus drivers will get P100/km, modern PUV operators P40/km, and jeepney drivers P30/km
On April 15, 2026, the Philippine government's Net Service Contracting Program will take effect to support around 15 million commuters and 1,000 transportation operators. The nationwide initiative will cost P1 billion, with P800 million allocated for 823 road-based routes,
The walkway connects the EDSA Carousel to SM Megamall
The SM Megamall EDSA Busway Station has officially opened, featuring an elevated walkway that connects SM Megamall to the Ortigas station of the EDSA Bus Carousel.The project opened on April 1, 2026, and provides commuters with a more convenient entry point
Trips are by the hour; booking confirmations and boarding passes are required
If you're coming from Manila and have a flight from Clark International Airport (CRK), you might want to take note of this free shuttle service.Luzon International Premiere Airport Development (LIPAD) and Genesis Transport have set up free shuttles from Bay
Plan your holidays ahead, everyone
The Holy Week holiday is right around the corner, and public transportation lines are expected to adjust their operations for the next few days. In case you missed it, the Metro Manila train systems and the Philippine National Railways have already announced
And that will be for all passengers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that the LRT-2 and MRT-3 train lines will implement a general 50% fare discount starting March 23, 2026. It will be made available to all passengers through the blue-colored Beep card and
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