beep card edsa

The Department of Transportation has issued a statement saying that it is suspending the mandatory use of beep cards at the EDSA Busway, starting Monday, October 5, 2020. This is after the AF Payments, Inc., the provider of the automatic fare collection system (AFCS) at the EDSA Busway, refused to waive the cost of the beep card as requested by the government. "We are saddened by the refusal of AF Payments, Inc., the provider of the automatic fare collection system (AFCS) at the EDSA Busway, to waive the cost of the beep card despite consistent pleas made by the government," said the DOTr in a statement. Those who already have beep cards may still use it for payment of fares. Starting today, September 20, students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) can now apply for white Beep cards over-the-counter. Student Beep cards with a 50% fare discount will be available starting September 15, 2025. The 50% fare discount will be available at all train stations using Beep cards. The DOTr has also added 300,000 new Beep cards to address demand. Read more in our articles including "DOTr suspends mandatory use of beep cards at EDSA Busway" and "White Beep cards offering discounted fares now available".