LRT-1 commuters get exclusive fare discount from Angkas

MANILA: Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has collaborated with the country’s leading motorcycle taxi-ride sharing service app Angkas to provide seamless and hassle-free interconnected rides for Filipino commuters.

Through this partnership, Angkas passengers riding to or from select LRT-1 stations can avail of a P15 discount when they use the following codes:

LRT-1 Stations	Promo Codes
LRT-1 Baclaran	LRT1BCLN
LRT-1 EDSA	LRT1EDSA
LRT-1 Gil Puyat	LRT1GPYT
LRT-1 Pedro Gil	LRT1PGIL
LRT-1 Monumento	LRT1MNMTO

 

LRMC has also posted visible and easy-to-find signs at the participating LRT-1 stations to help commuters locate where the official Angkas pick-up and drop-off points are.

In a statement, LRMC President and Chief Executive Officer Juan Alfonso said, “Through this partnership, we are promoting the use of public transport as an efficient way of going around Metro Manila. As we continue to upgrade the transportation system in Metro Manila, we have the opportunity to work together and integrate different modes of public transport for a seamless and convenient experience. We are glad to be partnering with Angkas for this initiative toward making public transit systems work to benefit the lives of our countrymen.”In parallel, Angkas Co-founder and Chief Transport Advocate George Royeca stated, “This latest partnership that we have with the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) underscores our stern commitment to provide solutions to the mobility problems of daily commuters. We are grateful to the LRT1 management for recognizing the motorcycle taxi industry as a strong ally of commuters amid traffic and road congestion. Angkas will continue to be here to serve the Filipino by providing safe, affordable, and agile transportation. We always look forward to working hand in hand with the government and private sectors so we can give commuters the support they need especially in important transit points like the LRT1. This is another big step towards inclusive mobility and economic recovery.”The Angkas discount for LRT-1 commuters can be availed until October 31, 2021.

For more information about LRT-1 trips, including fare tables, train status, and important announcements, download the LRT-1 ikotMNL mobile app from Google Play or Apple App Store.

Photos from Light Rail Manila Corporation

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