The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the 12 days of free rides for passengers of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Lines 1 and 2, and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 3 starting from December 14 to 25 .

The DOTr  said the 12 days of free rides is in accordance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to provide commuters with a safe, comfortable, and pleasant travel experience amid the holidays.

Starting December 14, the following sectors may avail of free rides at the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 lines:

• December 14: Senior citizens
• December 15: Students
• December 16: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families
• December 17: Teachers, health workers
• December 18: Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and male passengers
• December 19: Government employees
• December 20: Female passengers
• December 21: Families (regardless of number of members)
• December 22: Solo parents and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• December 23: Private sector employees and house helpers
• December 24: Uniformed personnel, veterans, and their families
• December 25: All commuters

Earlier, the management of LRT-2 said it is extending its operating hours starting December 9 to accommodate more passengers during the December holidays.