DOTr implements 50% discount for students in LRT-1, LRT-2, MRT-3
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the increased discount for all students from 20% to 50% for LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 starting Friday.
"Ang 50% student discount ay applicable rin sa mga estudyanteng naka-enroll sa postgraduate studies at magagamit sa train lines araw-araw, kahit Sabado, Linggo o holiday," said DOTr in a Facebook post.
(The 50% student discount is also applicable to students enrolled in postgraduate studies and can be used on train lines every day, even on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.)
Under the Expanded Senior Citizens Act, Student Fare Discount Act, and Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, senior citizens, students, and persons with disabilities are entitled to a 20% discount in public transportation fares.
The DOTr, meanwhile, reminded the students about the following in order to get discounted rates:
Students are required to present their valid ID within the current school year.
This shall apply to all students, including those taking up postgraduate studies.
Promo is valid for Single Journey Ticket only and not applicable for Beep Cards or Stored Value Tickets.
Students must buy the ticket at the ticket counter to avail of the promo
—VAL, GMA Integrated News
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