LRMC, GET Philippines launch extended PITX-Makati route

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC), together with the Global Electric Transport (GET) Philippines, launched the extended Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX)-Makati shuttle service route for LRT-1 Riders Club members.

LRT-1 Riders Club is the organization of LRT-1 passengers entitled to different membership benefits, such as unlimited shuttle service rides through the GETPass App. In March 2022, LRMC and GET officially teamed up for the shuttle service that features the Community Optimized Managed Electric Transport (Comet) — a world-class, air-conditioned, fully electric and zero-emission minibus with a capacity of 30 passengers and travel range of over 100 kilometers on a single full charge. The pilot implementation saw the electric shuttle service running between LRT-1 EDSA Station and the Manila Bay Aseana area with designated loading/unloading points along Macapagal Boulevard until PITX. During the free ride period of March 30 to May 14, 2022, the Comet shuttle service was able to serve over 6,000 passengers.