The Metro Manila’s premier medium of transportation, the Light Rail Transit announced a free rides on Sunday, December 30, 2012 as part of the Rizal Day celebrations.
The announcement was made by LRTA spokesman Hernando Cabrera on Friday. According to Cabrera the free ride for the Rizal Day celebration, which commemorates the 116th death anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.
The commuters were advised that they can take the free rides between 7:00 A.M. to 9 A.M.; and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the LRT-1 (Baclaran-Roosevelt) and LRT-2 (Santolan-Recto).
Cabrera adds further that:
“The Department of Transportation and Communications [DOTC] approved the request from the National Historical Commission to give the public free rides in order to provide them convenience and mobility to participate in activities organized by various government agencies in the metropolis,” Cabrera said.
Enjoy your free ride as part of the Rizal Day celebrations.
