New LRT-1 fares to take effect on April 2

HEADS up, commuters! New LRT-1 fares will start to take effect tomorrow, April 2.  

Starting tomorrow, passengers riding LRT-1 will be paying a higher fare ranging from P20 to P55, a P5 to P10 pesos increase from the previous rates.  

“The newly approved fare scheme is lower than the 2024 rates applied for by LRMC and is only equal to the 2022 LRMC application as provided for in the Concession Agreement. This is just the second time that LRMC is granted fare adjustment during the last ten (10) years despite its recent opening of the Cavite Extension.” written on the official website of Light Rail Manila Corporation. 

Recently, the Light Rail Manila Corporation posted a customer advisory on their official Facebook page, showing the new fare. 

As of writing, the post currently has over 1,300 reactions and 173 comments. 

Netizens outcries

With the fare increase of LRT-1, many netizens shared their thoughts and feelings on the matter.

Courtesy: Facebook.com /@officialLRT1

Courtesy: Facebook.com / @officialLRT1

Increased fare needed for expansions and operations

While many Filipinos don’t particularly approve of the new fare increase, Department of Transportation (DoTr) Secretary Vince Dizon defended the fare hike’s approval, stating how it is necessary to improve operation and extend the train to Bacoor, Cavite.  

In his radio interview on Tuesday, Dizon pushing to extend LRT-1 to Cavite. 

While they are acknowledging the financial struggles of Filipinos, Dizon said that failure to implement the fare hike could cause further delays in the train station’s extension. 

“Alam ko medyo mahirap po ngayon ang kalagayan ng mga kababayan natin. Pero para ma-extend natin ang LRT-1 at tuloy-tuloy na maganda ang serbisyo nito, ay kailangan lunukin na ito.” he said.