Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) is offering free rides to LRT-1 passengers during specified hours on June 12 in celebration of the 127th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.
Passengers can avail of free LRT-1 rides from 7 a. m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 12.
For passengers with existing beep cards, they just need to tap their cards at the Automated Fare Collection System (AFCS) gates during the free ride periods, and no fare will be deducted from their load.
For those without beep cards, Single Journey Tickets (SJTs) will be provided for free at all LRT-1 teller booths.
Ticket Vending Machines will be in full-service mode during the free ride periods, but can only process Stored Value Cards (SVCs) for initial purchases and top-up transactions. Passengers needing Single Journey Tickets during the free ride periods should proceed to the teller booths.
On Independence Day, LRT-1 will follow its regular holiday operating schedule. First trains depart from Dr. Santos and Fernando Poe Jr. Stations at 5:00 AM. The last trips for the day will be at 9:30 PM from Dr. Santos Station and 9:45 PM from Fernando Poe Jr. Station.
This free ride program aims to encourage Filipinos to conveniently travel and immerse themselves in the Independence Day celebrations across the metro. Passengers are encouraged to take this opportunity to visit the numerous tourist spots located near LRT-1 stations.
As the heritage line, LRT-1 offers easy access to a rich array of museums and important cultural and historical sites, making it an ideal way to explore the nation’s proud past.
