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The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) offers free antigen tests to consenting random and volunteering passengers at Antipolo, Cubao, and Recto stations. In line with the directive of Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Art Tugade to help curb the spread of COVID-19, the LRTA — along with the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Philippine National Railways (PNR) — is offering free antigen tests to consenting random passengers. In a tweet, the LRTA said that the free testing will occur from Monday to Friday. • Antipolo (7 AM to 11 AM) • Cubao (9 AM to 4 PM) • Recto (3 PM to 7 PM) [embed]https://twitter.com/OfficialLRTA/status/1480762724842106880[/embed] As of January 12, 2022 (10 AM), there were 34 passengers tested at Recto and Cubao stations: 28 with negative antigen results and six with positive antigen results. The LRTA said that they will deploy teams composed of a nurse who will administer the test; an encoder who will document the passenger's information; personnel who will label the collected specimen; and a safety officer/marshall who will control the possible influx of passengers who agree to be tested. DOTr has just announced that students can now get free rides in the MRT-3, LRT-2, and PNR. To avail of the free rides, students need to apply for a "Student Free Ride ID." The application form can be found on the respective websites of DOTr, MRT-3, and LRTA. Read more in our articles including "LRT-2 offers free antigen test" and "Students to get free rides in MRT-3, LRT-2, PNR".