Tag: Free rides

LRT-2, MRT-3 to offer free rides on May 1

(Eagle News)–The Light Rail Transit Line 2  and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 will offer free rides to workers on Labor Day, May 1. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said the free rides will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “Ipakita lamang ang inyong company ID (or government-issued ID para sa mga edad 18 pataas)” it said. DOLE said the initiative is in collaboration with the […]

DOTr: Free MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR rides during select hours for gov’t workers on Sept. 19

(Eagle News)–Government workers can use the Metro Rail Transit-3, Light Rail Transit-2, and Philippine National Railways free of charge during select hours on September 19. According to the Department of Transportation, this was in celebration of the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. “The free rides offered to our government workers in our major rail lines is the (DOTr) way of honoring them. These civil servants give important contributions and perform an indispensable role in nation-building,” […]

DOTr extends free MRT-3 rides until June 30

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation has extended its free Metro Rail Transit-3 rides to commuters. According to the DOTr, the “Libreng Sakay” program covering the MRT-3, which was first implemented on March 28, will now run until June 30. Commuters may still ride the train for free anytime between the rail line’s operating hours from 4:40 a.m. to 10:10 p.m. “Malaking kapakinabangan ‘yung LIBRENG SAKAY para sa ating mga kababayan. ‘Yung malaking natitipid […]

DOTr: Vaccinated APORs can ride LRT-2, MRT-3 and PNR trains for free on selected hours

(Eagle News) — The Light Rail Transit-2, the Metro Rail Transit-3 and the Philippine National Railways will continue to give free rides to vaccinated authorized persons outside residences. But the Department of Transportation said the free rides during the modified enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila will be during limited hours. Vaccinated APORs can ride LRT-2 and PNR trains on off-peak hours. Meanwhile, vaccinated APORs can ride MRT-3 trains during peak hours, the DOTr said. […]

DOTr: Vaccinated APORs can avail of free MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR rides until Aug. 20

(Eagle News) — Vaccinated authorized persons outside residences can continue to avail of free fares for specific rail transport until Aug. 20. The Department of Transportation said APORs who wish to ride the Metro Rail Transit-3, Light Rail Transit-2, and the Philippine National Railways free of charge should just show their vaccination cards as proof of full vaccination. Metro Manila reverted to  an enhanced community quarantine starting Aug. 6 amid the threat of the Delta […]

DOTr: Free rides program for healthcare workers, other essential workers to continue in GCQ areas

(Eagle News) — The free rides program for healthcare workers and other essential workers will continue even in areas that are now under a general community quarantine. The Department of Transportation made the announcement in a statement released a day after Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced the community quarantines for parts of the country that will take effect today, May 14. The free rides program was first launched to ensure the mobility of authorized people […]

DOTr to healthcare workers, APORs availing of free transport services: Report drivers who ask you to pay

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation urged healthcare workers and authorized persons outside residences to report drivers of public utility jeepneys and buses under the government’s free transport services program who require them to pay fare. The DOTr said HCWs and APORs may report the same through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board hotline, 1342, that operates 24/7. They can also send a message to the LTFRB Official Facebook page or file the […]

DOTr: Free rides available for APORs during ECQ

(Eagle News) — The Department of Transportation has deployed 44 modern public utility jeepneys to give free transport services to authorized persons outside residences during the enhanced community quarantine in the Greater Manila Area. According to the DOTr, the following routes are available under the service contracting program from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.: 1. Novaliches – Malinta via Paso de Blas 2. Bagumbayan Taguig – Pasig via San Joaquin 3. Fort Bonifacio Gate 3 […]

DOTr expands free rides for health workers program

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation has expanded its free rides for health workers program to include other areas. The DOTr said the program, which has so far serviced 154561 health workers, now covers regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, CAR and CARAGA apart from the National Capital Region. Of the 154561 health workers, 41312 were from Metro Manila while 113249 were from outside NCR. The program started […]

MRT-3 offers free rides to gov’t workers on Thursday, Sept. 19

(Eagle News)–The Metro Rail Transit-3 is offering free rides to government workers on Thursday, Sept. 19. The Department of Transportation said the free rides, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., were in celebration of the 119th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service. The DOTr said those who wish to avail of the free rides should just present their government ID to station personnel or to the security guards […]

Starting July 1, students to get free rides from MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR; terminal fees in airports, seaports also waived

  (Eagle News) – Starting July 1, students can ride the Metro Rail Transit 3, the Light Rail Transit-2 and the Philippine National Railways for free, according to the Department of Transportation. During the fourth “Transport Talks” held on Thursday a the DOTr conference room in Clark, Pampanga, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said students from all levels can enjoy the free rides from Monday to Friday at select hours in the morning and afternoon. Terminal […]