lrt fare hike - updates

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SC to DOTC: Explain MRT-LRT fare hike

Jan 13, 2015 - 3:39 PM

The DOTC is required to submit its response to the petitions against the fare hike within 10 days

EXPLAIN BASIS. Militant groups rally outside the MRT3 North Avenue station in Quezon City on Monday, January 5, against the recent implementation of the fare hike for the train systems in Metro Manila. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Commuters speak up on MRT/LRT #farehike

Jan 05, 2015 - 6:13 PM

On Monday January 5 commuters riding the Metro Rail Transit MRT and Light Rail Transit LRT to go to work shell out more in fares

Fare hike ‘right thing to do’ - Palace

Jan 05, 2015 - 3:54 PM

Malacañang says the increase still makes the MRT and LRT cheaper than buses

'UNJUSTIFIED.' Militant groups rally outside the MRT3 North Avenue station in Quezon City on Monday, January 5, to protest the recent implementation of the fare hike for the train systems in metro Manila. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Stop MRT-LRT fare hike, SC asked

Jan 05, 2015 - 1:25 PM

Petitioners want the Supreme Court to immediately issue a temporary restraining order given the timing of the fare increase

'UNJUSTIFIED.' Militant groups rally outside the MRT3 North Avenue station in Quezon City on Monday, January 5, to protest the recent implementation of the fare hike for the train systems in metro Manila. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

Groups to seek TRO vs MRT, LRT price hike

Jan 03, 2015 - 8:53 PM

On Monday January 5 various groups opposing the fare hike will stage protests at various MRT and LRT stations before heading to the Supreme Court

FARE HIKES. The DOTC approves the fare hikes for the two lines of the LRT and the MRT3, which takes effect on January 4. LRT image from Shutterstock; MRT photo by Jay Directo/AFP

Grace Poe: Stop 'insensitive' MRT, LRT fare hike

Dec 22, 2014 - 12:12 PM

The senator who has led a probe into the state of the MRT3 says the hike is an ‘added insult and an injustice to the suffering of the riding public’

Photo by Mick Basa

Bayan Muna calls for holiday probe into MRT/LRT fare hike

Dec 21, 2014 - 8:51 PM

It is the government s responsibility to subsidize public utilities partylist lawmakers say

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. Who's afraid of the MRT? File photo by AFP

MRT, LRT fare hikes to take effect January 4

Dec 20, 2014 - 7:00 PM

UPDATED The DOTC approves the increase in fares for the 3 major train lines in Metro Manila after several years of deferment

FARE HIKES. The DOTC approves the fare hikes for the two lines of the LRT and the MRT-3, which takes effect on January 4. LRT image via Shutterstock, MRT photo by Jay Directo/AFP

Gov't wants to defer MRT, LRT fare hike

Jan 22, 2014 - 7:18 PM

The Aquino administration says it has to be sensitive to consumers who are reeling from fuel and electricity price hikes

DELAYED AGAIN? The much-needed fare hike for Metro Manila's railway systems may be deferred to give consumers temporary relief from rising costs of goods and services. AFP PHOTO

MRT, LRT fare hike public talks on Dec 12

Dec 05, 2013 - 1:30 PM

Public consultations for a proposed fare hike for the MRT 3 LRT 1 and LRT 2 will start on December 12

CONSULTATIONS. Public consultations regarding a proposed fare hike for the MRT3, LRT1, and LRT2 are set for December 12. File photo by AFP

Delayed MRT fare hike to push through 2013 - Roxas

Aug 23, 2012 - 5:10 PM

The Transportation Secretary says the government want to cut subsidies for the train operations