Following the President’s orders
For annual maintenance services and repairs
The Holy Week is still relatively far away, but two of the Metro's railway services are posting advisories as early as now. The MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit - Line 3), LRT-1 (Light Rail Transit - Line 1), and LRT-2 (Light
by Anton Andres
All rides will be free of charge
Well, this is it. After releasing a teaser last week, Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has announced that pets are now allowed on the LRT-2.Not all pets, of course. According to the official announcement, only small dogs and cats will
There’s a viral Facebook post that suggests so
LRMC has cooked up a treat for commuters this holiday season
This is it. We've officially entered the holiday season. We're sure you've been seeing all the Christmas decorations-not the sea of cars stuck in traffic-light up the metro at night.For commuters who take the LRT-1
Heads up, commuters
In case you missed it, Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) suspended the operations of the LRT-1 line over the weekend. Not for routine checkups and maintenance, though-it was in preparation for today's reopening of the Roosevelt Station.It seems
Refrain from buying from these unauthorized resellers, commuters
There's been a shortage of Beep cards for a while now. If you ride any of Metro Manila's trains regularly, then that's not news to you.What may come as a surprise to some of you, though, is that
Plan your trips, commuters
Weekend commuters, take note: the LRT-1 line will be non-operational this coming Saturday and Sunday.Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced that there will be a temporary suspension of the LRT-1 on December 3 and 4, 2022. This
You can apply for an extension 90 days before or after the original expiry date
Did you know you can extend the validity of your Beep card for one more year before it expires? I used to be a regular commuter and yet I didn't know about this, so I'm guessing this could be news
For when face-to-face classes finally return
The return of face-to-face (F2F) classes is right around the corner. As such, students are starting to move in (or back) to Metro Manila as they prepare to go back to school.We're sure a huge percentage of these
The design also prioritized public spaces for pedestrians
The clamor to improve our current mass transport system as well as make Metro Manila's streets more commuter-friendly is louder than ever. Significant change could be on its way, though, if the government would prioritize certain legislation aimed at the
Remember to board only the last car of the each train set
More and more people are starting to use alternative mobility devices such as folding bicycles and electric kick scooters as last-mile solutions. There are a lot of possible uses in Metro Manila, after all.Some motorists keep these two-wheelers in
The rail line will be non-operational from April 13 to 17
It's not just the MRT-3 line that will be suspending operations this coming Holy Week-the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) has also announced that the LRT-2 will be temporarily decommissioned next week.According to the LRTA's latest
These COMET buses will provide unlimited free rides until April 17, 2022
Heads up, LRT-1 commuters. Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has partnered with Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines to deploy Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) minibuses in the metro.These COMET units will serve as auxiliary transport services to and from
To help frontliners communicate with speech- and hearing-impaired passengers
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has begun a new initiative that will make commuting a bit easier for passengers with speech and hearing impairments.The agency has now shared that selected frontliners from the MRT-3 and LRT-2 lines and the
Vax sites will be open at the Yamaha Monumento and Balintawak Stations
LRT-2 commuters aren't the only ones who can get vaccinated at train stations this month. Through Light Rail Manila Corporation's (LRMC) new initiative, LRT-1 passengers now also have the chance to get their jabs in transit.LRMC has
The agency is advising the public to stay tuned for updates throughout March
Just about year ago, the Common Station was at 48.48% completion. Now, if the latest updates from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are anything to go by, it appears the project is really starting to take shape.According to the agency'
Take note, commuters
It's official: Metro Manila will be placed under Alert Level 1 starting Tuesday, March 1. One of the biggest changes with the new restrictions is regarding public transportation.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) confirmed that all public utility vehicles (PUVs)
It will allow the depot to accommodate more trains for stabling and maintenance
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is back yet again with more updates on the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project. After announcing that electromechanical works on extended rail line have begun, the agency has now inaugurated the newly expanded Baclaran Depot.The expansion
