Transport Secretary Art Tugade announced free transport fares to all commuters riding MRT-3, LRT-2, and PNR who have been inoculated with a Covid-19 vaccine.

In a video statement sent to transport reporters, Tugade said it is more important to the DOTr that the health and welfare of the citizens are prioritized over income.

“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, kahit nakaka-isa o dalawang dose na ang mga ito,” Tugade said in the statement.

To avail of the free fare offered by the DOTr, commuters/APORS only need to present their vaccination cards proving they have received their vaccine shots. Even only a single dose will be accepted for free fares.

Inoculated passengers at seaports and airport will, in turn, be given snacks, coffee, and water while waiting their turn to get on board their vessels.

The other day, the Paranaque Integrated Terminal or PITX has also announced waiving their terminal fees beginning today, August 2, 2021.

“Ang inisyatibong ito ay napagkasunduan ng buong Kagawaran ng Transportasyon upang makatulong sa pagpapanatili ng kalusugan at kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan, at upang matulungan ang gobyerno na mahikayat ang ating mga kababayan na magpabakuna.=,” Tugade explained.

Watch Secretary Tugade’s statement below.