MRT3, LRT1 offer free rides on Independence Day

Train riders will get to board Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT3) and Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) for free on June 12 in celebration of the country's Independence Day, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Thursday.

On its Facebook page, the DOTr said MRT3 will offer free rides from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m, and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Meanwhile, the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT1) on Friday announced that it is also offering free rides for passengers on June 12.

In a tweet, the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), operator of LRT1, said that free rides can only be availed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The LRCM said service gates will not be used to avail free rides.

Holders of stored value cards may use and tap their card without being charged while passengers without cards may get single journey tickets from the teller booth.

Filipinos will celebrate the 123rd Independence Day on June 12, which is a regular holiday.

This year's Independence Day theme is "Kalayaan 2021: Diwa sa Pagkakaisa at Paghilom ng Bayan."—Joahna Lei Casilao/LDF, GMA News