On the last Friday before Christmas.
In a statement released on Thursday, December 19, President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos said that the three major train lines in Metro Manila will be offering free rides on Friday, December 20.
“Ikinagagalak kong ipabatid sa ating mga mananakay na libre ang sakay sa LRT-1, LRT-2, at MRT-3 bukas, Disyembre 20, 2024,” his office wrote.
This initiative is said to be the government’s way of lessening the expenses of the public in preparation for Christmas day.
“Ang inisyatibong ito ay isang simpleng paraan upang maibsan ang gastos ng ating mga kababayang abala sa paghahanda para sa Pasko,” they added.
An estimated combined ridership of 1.1 million passengers will use the three metro lines, which is also reportedly the highest for the year.
Free rides will be offered the entire day, the Transportation department has since clarified.
