Students’ Train Fares Cut 50%, Seniors Next

Students’ train fares cut 50%, seniors next

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Friday said it raised to 50 percent from 20 percent the discount rate for all students using Light Rail Transit 1 and LRT 2, as well as Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3, as the new school year began this week. The increase of the discount was the response of […]...Keep on reading: Students’ train fares cut 50%, seniors next

Marcos wants 50% fare discount for students, senior citizens

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wanted to increase to 50 percent the current fare discount for students and senior citizens from the previous 20 percent to ease their financial burden. In his latest podcast aired on Friday, the President said that the students, like the senior citizens, were the most vulnerable sectors of society that also needed greater support. "Everywhere I go, seniors and students get a discount—…

Train fare discount for students raised to 50%

The student discount for the metro’s major railways was increased to 50% from the standard 20%, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Friday, June 20. 

Student train fare discount raised to 50% starting June 20 - DOTr ...

DOTr Slashes Student Train Fares by 50% to Ease School Expenses

Student Train Fares Cut in Half; Senior Discounts May Follow TRAIN FARES – Student commuters are now enjoying a 50% discount on train fares as part of a government initiative to ease school-related expenses. As the new school year kicks off, students commuting via Metro Manila’s rail systems are getting much-needed financial relief. The Department ... Read more The post DOTr Slashes Student Train Fares by 50% to Ease School Expenses appeared fir…