PNA
MANILA – The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday said the scheduled fare hike for the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) is necessary to implement necessary upgrades and the extension of the line to Cavite.
“While the DOTr respects the decision of those who want to file an appeal against the fare adjustment in LRT-1, which will take effect starting on Wednesday, April 2, it believes that the fare adjustment is long overdue and is necessary to ensure the operational viability of the rail line and sustain its necessary upgrades for the benefit of the commuting public,” it said in a statement.
“This rate increase is needed to not only ensure smooth and timely maintenance of LRT-1 but also the extension of the line all the way to Cavite under the present PPP (public-private-partnership) contract,” it added.
The DOTr also pointed out that the rate increase, approved last January 30, 2025, is only the second rate increase since 2023.
The rate increase is also “much lower” than the proposed PHP20 peso fare hike originally submitted by the Light Rail Management Corporation.
Starting April 2, the maximum fare for a single journey ticket in LRT-1 will increase from PHP45 to PHP55, while the minimum fare will rise from PHP15 to PHP20.
Meanwhile, the maximum fare for a stored value card will go up from PHP43 to PHP52, while the minimum fare will increase from PHP15 to PHP16. (PNA)
