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Higher MRT-3 fares likely in first quarter of 2024: DOTr
Higher MRT-3 fares likely in first quarter of 2024: DOTr
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Published Dec 13, 2023 09:05 AM PHT
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Updated Dec 13, 2023 09:45 AM PHT
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MRT-3 fares are set to go up by the first quarter of 2024, the head of the Department of Transportation confirmed Wednesday.
MRT-3 fares are set to go up by the first quarter of 2024, the head of the Department of Transportation confirmed Wednesday.
"Next year na 'yung MRT-3. I understand ipepresent 'yan sa LRTA board. Next year na natin pag-usapan...Hindi naman sila masyadong mahihirapan kung hindi natin kaagad ibibigay 'yung fare increase na hinihingi nila. Most probably first quarter, next year," DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
"Next year na 'yung MRT-3. I understand ipepresent 'yan sa LRTA board. Next year na natin pag-usapan...Hindi naman sila masyadong mahihirapan kung hindi natin kaagad ibibigay 'yung fare increase na hinihingi nila. Most probably first quarter, next year," DOTr Secretary Jaime Bautista said in a TeleRadyo Serbisyo interview.
The MRT-3 management is seeking an additional P2.29 for the boarding fee and a P0.21 increase per kilometer.
The MRT-3 management is seeking an additional P2.29 for the boarding fee and a P0.21 increase per kilometer.
If approved, the minimum fare will go up to P16 from the current P13 while an end-to-end trip from North Avenue station to Taft Avenue station would go up to P34 from the current P28.
If approved, the minimum fare will go up to P16 from the current P13 while an end-to-end trip from North Avenue station to Taft Avenue station would go up to P34 from the current P28.
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The national government is currently subsidizing a significant portion of MRT-3 fares.
The national government is currently subsidizing a significant portion of MRT-3 fares.
Handa tayo sa mahabang bakasyon. By Dec 15 yung PCG will be all over the PH.
Handa tayo sa mahabang bakasyon. By Dec 15 yung PCG will be all over the PH.
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