MRT, LRT to offer free rides on Independence Day

MRT 3
A blue and white modern train at a station platform, with passengers visible inside. The background shows an advertisement and clean station infrastructure.
Photo Courtesy: DOTr MRT-3

Good news for commuters!

MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 will offer free rides during peak hours on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in celebration of the 127th Philippine Independence Day.

The free rides will run from:

LRT-1:
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

LRT-2:
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

MRT-1:
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

“Ang libreng sakay na ito ay isang pasasalamat at paggunita sa ating kalayaan. Buong puso kaming nagpupugay sa ating mga bayani sa kanilang tapang, sakripisyo, at walang kapantay na pagmamahal sa bansa. Nawa’y lagi nating isapuso ang diwa ng kanilang kabayanihan,” said LRTA Administrator Atty. Hernando Cabrera.

(This free ride is a gesture of gratitude and a tribute to our freedom. We wholeheartedly honor our heroes for their courage, sacrifice, and deep love for the country. May we always carry in our hearts the spirit of their heroism.)

Train operators remind passengers to expect larger crowds and to follow safety rules inside stations and trains.

For updates, check the official social media pages of MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2.

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