National ID holders get free LRT-2 rides every Wednesday in August

MANILA, Philippines — Passengers of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) with National ID will be entitled to free rides for every Wednesday of August, the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) announced on Saturday. READ: DOTr: Free MRT-3 rides on Wednesdays of August for National ID holders According to the LRTA, this is in This initiative is seen as an effort to promote public transportation usage and encourage the adoption of the National ID system. A similar free ride promotion for the MRT-3 (Metro Rail Rail Transit Line 3) on Wednesdays in August was also announced by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), bringing good news to public transport users in the capital region. The Philippine government is focusing on the widespread adoption of the National ID system, aiming for its utilization in various aspects such as administrative services and financial transactions. This free ride benefit is expected to provide citizens with opportunities to use their IDs in daily life and increase interest in the system. Public transportation in the Philippines, especially in urban areas, faces chronic congestion and plays a crucial role in people's mobility. LRT-2, in particular, is one of the main railway lines in Metro Manila, serving a large number of commuters and students.