DOTr approves fare hikes for LRT lines 1 and 2 but defers implementation | Inquirer News

DOTr approves fare hikes for LRT lines 1 and 2 but defers implementation

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 02:27 PM April 11, 2023

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday approved a P2.29 fare hike for the boarding fares of Light Rail Transit Line 1 and Line 2, as well as a P0.21 hike to the rail lines' distance fare.

The Light Rail Transit 1. (File photo from the Philippine Daiily Inquirer)

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday approved a P2.29 fare hike for the boarding fares of Light Rail Transit Line 1 and 2, as well as a P0.21 hike to the rail lines’ distance fare.

However, Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, in a press briefing, said that the implementation of the fare increases had been deferred “pending a thorough study on the economic impact” to commuters in compliance with an instruction from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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When asked how long the DOTr will defer the new fare’s implementation, Bautista said that it might take a few months.

“We will work with the NEDA (National Economic and Development Authority) on this, and after that, report to the LRTA board, so siguro (maybe) it will take a few months,” said Bautista.

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Based on the newly approved fare, the boarding fares for LRT-1 and 2 will increase to P13.29, while the distance fare will increase to P1.21 per kilometer.

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With this, the adjusted minimum and maximum fare for single journey tickets in LRT-1 will be P15 and P35, respectively, while stored value cards will be P14 and P35.

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On the other hand, the new minimum and maximum fare for single journey tickets in LRT-2 will likewise become P15 and P35, while stored value cards will be a minimum of P14 and a maximum of P33.

“The fare increase will enable the two rail lines [LRT-1 and LRT-2] to improve their services, facilities, and technical capabilities,” said Bautista.

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“The fare adjustment will help sustain the two commuter rail lines’ affordable mass transport services,” he added.

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