00:00LRT Line 1 has a high passage, but according to the DOTR, it's lower than that of the Light Rail Manila Corporation.
00:09We will find out the opinion of the commuters in this interview with Gab Villegas Live.
00:14Gab?
00:17The commuters are discussing how they will manage their budget after the effective start of the day and the high passage of the LRT Line 1.
00:28For Keith, who is riding the LRT from Monumento, he thinks that he doesn't need to reduce the amount of money he is paying.
00:41I don't have a choice because this is my first time. I was surprised when we paid.
00:47I heard that there is a price increase for the massages.
00:54Starting today, the massages from Dr. Santos Station to FPJ Station for single journey tickets and 52 pesos for those who have a stored value card.
01:06Minimum fare is 20 pesos for single journey tickets and 16 pesos for stored value card holders.
01:14The rate increase is said to be lower than what the Light Rail Manila Corporation predicted.
01:21According to the Department of Transportation, the fare adjustment is said to be long overdue and the operational viability of the line needs to be checked.
01:30In order to sustain the upgrade needed for the extension of the line to Cavite under the current Public-Private Partnership Contract.
01:40At this time, passengers are allowed to enter the LRT FPJ Station.
01:46At this time, you can feel the weight of the cars passing through FPJ Avenue if you are going to Balintawak or Monumento.
02:00While those who are going to Manasout like Cubao, Alabang, or Makati will experience the slowing down of the cars when they arrive in front of SF North EDSA.