Common sense and courtesy go a long way
by Kara Santos
Don’t have one yet? Here's a guide to getting one
In case you missed the news, the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) are offering free train rides for national ID holders every Wednesday this August 2026.National ID holders can avail of
by Kara Santos
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
by Angelo Nieto
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
by Lije Martin
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
by Billy Caluag
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
by Billy Caluag
*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
by Billy Caluag
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,
by Billy Caluag
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
by Billy Caluag
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
by Kara Santos
Take note and plan accordingly for the upcoming holiday break
The Deparment of Transportation has made an announcement on the operating schedule of train lines for Holy Week this year. With much of the country taking the holiday to stay home (in no small part due to the fuel crisis) and with
by Angelo Nieto
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
by Billy Caluag
A guide for newbie commuters
The Light Rail Transit Line 2, or LRT-2, is a vital mass transit system in Metro Manila. Also known as the Megatren or Purple Line, the LRT-2 currently spans 17.6km, connecting the cities of Antipolo in Rizal, Marikina, Pasig,
by Kara Santos
The LRT-2 will extend its operating hours, while the MRT-3 will reduce
The Department of Transportation has announced that the respective operating hours of the LRT-2 and MRT-3 train lines will be adjusted for the 2025 holiday season.Starting December 9, 2025, the LRT-2 system will be extending its operating hours
by Billy Caluag
Starting the second week of September
Starting September 15, 2025, the white-colored beep card for students will finally be made available in train stations in Metro Manila.Students, who are among the most frequent users of Metro Manila's rail lines (LRT Lines 1 and 2 and
by Kara Santos
Students will be able to enjoy automatic 50% fare discounts
Mark your calendars: The white-colored beep card will be made available to all students on September 15, 2025. With this special beep card, the 50% fare discount that students are entitled to will be automatically applied at the turnstile.Before this,
by Billy Caluag
Previously, the card was only available to PWDs and senior citizens
Good news for commuting students: Starting in September, the white-colored beep Card will be available to all enrolled students. Previously, that particular card was only issued to PWDs and senior citizens, with students having to line up at the station office
by Billy Caluag
To aid citizens affected by heavy rains and flooding
The Department of Transportation has announced that the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 train lines will be implementing a fare relief today, July 21, 2025, starting 12nn. This is to help Metro Manila citizens avoid and evacuate from floods and
by Billy Caluag
Available until 2028
The MRT and LRT lines now offer 50% discounts on fare tickets to senior citizens and PWDs. The train systems previously offered the discount to just students, but today President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Department of Transportation announced that the promotion
by Billy Caluag
Discounts apply to all students (including post-grad and law school)
Public service announcement for students who regularly commute in Metro Manila: In case you missed the news, students can now enjoy a 50% discount on all three major rail lines: the MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2.The MRT-3 and
by Kara Santos
The system will supposedly be available come July
It appears it's not just the 'Pamilya Pass' that the government has lined up for train commuters. According to the Department of Transportation, it will soon allow LRT and MRT commuters to use GCash, PayMaya, and debit and credit cards to
