An efficient mass transport system is crucial to the city’s economy. The Light Rail Transport (LRT) and Metro Rail Transport (MRT) systems service an estimated of 2.1 million passengers each day.A commuter checks the fare matrix posted at Cubao MRT station. From 15 pesos before, a ride from Taft Ave. to North Ave. now costs 28 pesos.Progressive groups gather early at the LRT Monumento station to protest the fare hike.
A commuter reads a leaflet explaining the fair hike.Anakpawis partylist lawmaker Fernando “Ka Pando” Hicap explains to bystanders the ill effects of privatization to the economy.Selfies became a form of protest against the fare hike.
A petition for a Temporary Restraining Order was filed by the Bagong Alyansang Makabayan to put a stop to the LRT/MRT fare increase.
Photos by Anjon Galauran, Dexter Aserdano and Max Santiago
