The Department of Transportation has approved the price hike for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) effective on April 2. According to another report by the same news agency, DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya admitted that these price hikes, highlighting the MRT-3, will not go to upgrade and improvements to the train lines but rather to the escrow account as the government still continues to pay the MRT Corporation under the build-lease agreement. They can then tag the group on their respective social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter) and/or include hashtags such as #StrikeTheHike, #SelfieProtest and #NoToMRTLRTFareHikes on their post. #StrikeTheHike is a multi-sectoral network of Filipino consumers against price hikes and privatization. Read more in our articles including "DOTr approves the new price fare for LRT 1" and "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today".
The Department of Transportation has approved the price hike for Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) effective on April 2. According to another report by the same news agency, DOTC Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya admitted that these price hikes, highlighting the MRT-3, will not go to upgrade and improvements to the train lines but rather to the escrow account as the government still continues to pay the MRT Corporation under the build-lease agreement.
They can then tag the group on their respective social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter) and/or include hashtags such as #StrikeTheHike, #SelfieProtest and #NoToMRTLRTFareHikes on their post. #StrikeTheHike is a multi-sectoral network of Filipino consumers against price hikes and privatization.
Our coverage of LRT 1 Price Hike includes: "DOTr approves the new price fare for LRT 1"; "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today"; "Php16 per km taxi fare hike sought". Each article provides unique insights and information.