A new web app called Rush PH now allows commuters in Metro Manila to check real-time arrival estimates for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 trains. 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. The DOTC defended their decision as it has been over a decade since there was a fare hike on MRT-3. Read more in our articles including "Rush PH Web App Gives Real-Time Updates for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3" and "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today".
A new web app called Rush PH now allows commuters in Metro Manila to check real-time arrival estimates for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 trains. 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. The DOTC defended their decision as it has been over a decade since there was a fare hike on MRT-3.
Our coverage of MRT-3 tracker includes: "Rush PH Web App Gives Real-Time Updates for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3"; "LRT, MRT Fare Hikes start today"; "Nothing teases Phone (4b) in cryptic teaser video". Each article provides unique insights and information.