Commuters can ride the LRT-1 and LRT-2 for free on certain hours on June 12 in commemoration of Philippine Independence Day.
In separate advisories, operators announced that the free rides will be from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Light Rail Manila Corporation, the operator of LRT-1, said the first trips at the Baclaran and Roosevelt stations will be at 4:30 a.m. It added that Baclaran Station will serve passengers until 9:30 p.m. while Roosevelt Station is open until 9:45 p.m. Meanwhile, Light Rail Transit Authority, the operator of LRT-2, said the first train at Recto and Antipolo Stations will leave at 5 a.m.
It added that the last train at the Antipolo Station will depart at 9 p.m., while the Recto Station will be open until 9:30 p.m.Independence Day is considered a regular holiday under R.A. 4166.
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