Camarines Sur Rep. LRay Villafuerte has appealed to the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to postpone the impending fare hikes in Metro Manila’s train network.
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“I am making a last-minute appeal to postpone the scheduled fare adjustments for the three train lines in Metro Manila as ordinary commuters continue to suffer from the persistent high inflation caused mainly by high oil and food prices,” Villafuerte said.
Villafuerte is referring to the planned fare increase for Light Rail Transit 1 and 2 on August 2 and the upcoming increase for Metro Rail Transit-3.
“I did not expect our transportation officials to impose a fare hike on our train passengers in Metro Manila, who, like the rest of the Filipino masses, are still grappling with the persistent high inflation that continues to erode their purchasing power and makes it much harder for them to make ends meet,” the solon added.
