PURSUANT to the approval of the Department of Transportation (DoTr) in June 2023, Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) would be implementing the adjusted fares for the Light Rail Transit Line-1 (LRT-1), starting Aug. 2, 2023.

LRMC has complied with due process, including the requirement to publish the approved fare adjustments in at least one newspaper of general circulation for three consecutive weeks. Thirty days after the last publication date would be the collection date of the new fares; hence, the effectivity date of August 2 for the new fares. A public consultation was also held on Feb. 17, 2023 that was attended by various stakeholders.