Push Admin

Free train rides for vaccinated passengers during ECQ - DOTr

Article (news)

John Gabriel Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/tvpatrol/08/02/train.jpg"/></figure></div><p>MANILA - Individuals authorized to go outside who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may avail of free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2 and PNR trains on Aug. 3-20, the Department of Transportation said Monday.</p><p>&quot;Mas mahalaga sa amin sa DOTr ang kalusugan ng ating mga kababayan kaysa kita. Kaya naman simula bukas, libre na ang pamasahe ng mga bakunadong APOR (authorized persons outside of residence), kahit nakaka-isa o dalawang dose na ang mga ito,&quot; Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said in a statement.</p><p>(Health is more important for us in the DOTr than profit. That&#x27;s why starting tomorrow, vaccinated APOR, either with one dose or two doses, will be given free rides.)</p><p>Passengers can avail their free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2 and PNR by presenting their vaccination cards at the stations.</p><p>Amid the detection of the COVID-19 Delta variant in the country, Metro Manila has been placed under general community quarantine with heightened restrictions until Aug. 5, and under enhanced community quarantine on Aug. 6-20.</p><p>The government has assured that public transportation in the capital region will continue to operate even during the ECQ imposition.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/02/21/metro-manila-public-transportation-to-remain-during-ecq-official">Metro Manila public transportation to remain during ECQ: official</a></li></ul><p>Inoculated travelers will also be given free snacks, coffee and water at seaports and airports, Tugade said. He added that the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange has waived its terminal fees earlier Monday.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/sectugade/videos/513425786407453" data-width="auto"> </div><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/02/21/delta-variant-community-transmission-philippines-assumed-doh">Delta variant community transmission in PH &#x27;assumed&#x27;: health dept</a></li></ul><p>The transportation department has yet to advise if it would allow fewer public utility vehicles, said Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya.</p><p>Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, co-chair of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, said that while public transportation will be 100 percent fully operational, he foresees fewer commuters this time since alternative work arrangements, including work-from-home, are being encouraged.</p><p>Authorized persons outside their homes will include essential workers and residents scheduled for COVID-19 vaccination.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/02/21/metro-manila-residents-getting-vaccinated-vs-covid-19-allowed-outdoors-during-ecq-official">Metro Manila residents getting vaccinated vs COVID-19 allowed outdoors during ECQ: official</a></li></ul><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1739269" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Individuals authorized to go outside who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may avail of free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2 and PNR trains on Aug. 3-20, the Department of Transportation said Monday.</p>

Individuals authorized to go outside who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may avail of free rides on MRT-3, LRT-2 and PNR trains on Aug. 3-20, the Department of Transportation said Monday.

Free train rides for vaccinated passengers during ECQ - DOTr

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

Free train rides for vaccinated passengers during ECQ - DOTr

John Gabriel Agcaoili,

ABS-CBN News

Published Aug 02, 2021 07:51 PM PHT

Read More:

free rides

vaccinated passengers

MRT

LRT

LRT-2

PNR

DOTr

free rides vaccinated

Metro Manila commuters

Metro Manila

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.