Starting today, commuters using the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) can now pay by tapping at designated contactless turnstiles. Meanwhile, the biggest price increase will be at the EDSA-situated MRT-3 line, and this will mean an additional one peso for the base fare and another additional peso for every succeeding kilometer. 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. Read more in our articles including "MRT-3 stations now accept Mastercard Tap & Go payments" and "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today".
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Mar 12, 2026Starting today, commuters using the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) can now pay by tapping at designated contactless turnstiles. Meanwhile, the biggest price increase will be at the EDSA-situated MRT-3 line, and this will mean an additional one peso for the base fare and another additional peso for every succeeding kilometer.
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.
Our coverage of MRT-3 tap and go includes: "MRT-3 stations now accept Mastercard Tap & Go payments"; "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today"; "GoTyme partners with DragonFi for Stock Trading feature". Each article provides unique insights and information.