Student beep card launch postponed

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has postponed the launching of the student beep cards on September 15. 

“Kailangan lang po naming mag-recalibrate ng system based sa aming initial assessment, para masigurong walang magiging problema sa pag-aapply ng mga estudyante para sa kanilang white beep cards,” the department said in a statement on Friday.

(We just need to recalibrate the system based on our initial assessment to ensure there will be no problems with students applying for their white beep cards.) 

“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, and we assure everyone that we are working hard to resolve these system issues within the month.” 

The student beep card will give commuting students a 50% discount on their rides on Metro Manila’s rail lines and can be renewed every school year. 

Students must only present a valid student ID or registration form to avail of the card. 

"In the meantime, the 50% train fare discount for students will continue using single journey tickets. Senior citizens and PWDs, meanwhile, may continue to use their existing white beep cards to avail of the 50% discount," the DOTr said. —Vince Angelo Ferreras/VBL, GMA Integrated News