The national government’s free ride or Libreng Sakay program would not end in 2023 because the approved General Appropriations Act has allocated funding for it, Senator Sonny Angara said on Friday. | GabrielLaluINQ
“These days every peso counts and whatever little savings that could be realized is highly appreciated,” he added.
Angara noted that it is important for the government to continue the free ride program because it is a big help to workers and commuters who move along Metro Manila and other key cities — especially since prices of goods have continued to rise. “Malaking bagay ang pagpapatuloy ng Libreng Sakay sa panahon na ito lalo na at mabigat pa din ang pasanin ng karamihan ng ating mga kababayan dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng mga bilihin,” Angara said.
“Dapat lang natin siguraduhin na sapat ang mga bus na maghahatid sa ating mga mananakay para hindi maipon ang mga pila at makarating ng maayos ang pasahero sa kanilang mga destinasyon,” he added. Angara said based on the Department of Budget and Management data, from September 1 to December 31, 2022, there were 628 buses contracted to service the Edsa Busway Route, accommodating around 50 million passengers.Rumors about the Libreng Sakay program at the Edsa carousel ending in 2023 came to surface after the the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board announced that payments would be required starting January 1, 2023.
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