#DOTR MRT-3

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) are offering free rides to passengers experiencing issues with the new cashless payment system’s pilot run. To claim it, passengers must present proof of the failed tap-out transaction at any MRT-3 ticket booth. DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon acknowledged the technical issues, assuring the public that system improvements will roll out within the month. Commuters can now access the 50% fare discount on MRT-3 using GCash, as part of the government’s push to ease transportation costs amid rising prices. The discounted fare matrix, implemented by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), applies to single-journey tickets, stored-value cards, and cashless payments starting March 23. Ways to use GCash for MRT-3 discount Use GCash Commute QR at stations Tap via NFC-enabled Android phone Pay using GCash Visa card With this update, GCash users can avail of the reduced fares directly through the app using multiple payment options. The integration builds on GCash’s existing rollout in MRT-3, where cashless payment options have been available since July last year. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is introducing cashless payments for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT). Read more in our articles including "DOTr, MRT-3 offer free rides to compensate for issues with new system" and "DOTr’s MRT-3 50% fare discount now accessible via GCash".