Rappler's latest stories on student fare
New law gives 20% discount to students on air, land, sea transport services
Elementary to college students get a discount on buses, jeepneys, taxis, tricycles, the MRT and LRT, airlines, passenger ships, and transport network vehicle services every day of the week while they are enrolled
Free LRT 2, MRT, PNR rides for students starting July 1
(UPDATED) Students need only to show their school IDs to get free rides during specific hours on weekdays, except holidays
House OKs bill expanding 20% student fare discount to air, sea transport
But if the bill is signed into law, postgraduate students and those enrolled in short-term courses would not be qualified for the discount
Senate bill seeks to expand 20% student discount to air, sea transport
Students taking up post-graduate studies and short-term courses would not be covered by the proposed measure
LTFRB expands student fare discount to include weekends, holidays, summer breaks
(UPDATED) The LTFRB now allows students to avail of their commute discount beyond weekdays
Bill seeks to institutionalize public transport discount for students
House Bill No 72 seeks to give students up to the age of 30 a 20 discount on all public transportation during the school year including weekends and holidays
Should students get fare discount 'all year round'?
Two bills in Congress propose a 20 student fare discount on all public transport utilities but various groups are worried about its effect on drivers and small operators
