The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will provide 12 days of free rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from December 14 to December 25, following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure safe, comfortable, and enjoyable commutes for passengers this holiday season.
Under the “12 Days na Libreng Sakay” program, specific sectors can ride for free each day on the three rail lines:
- December 14 – Senior Citizens
- December 15 – Students
- December 16 – Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families
- December 17 – Teachers and Health Workers
- December 18 – Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and male passengers
- December 19 – Government Employees
- December 20 – Female Passengers
- December 21 – Families (any number of members)
- December 22 – Solo Parents and LGBTQIA+ members
- December 23 – Private Sector Employees and Household Helpers
- December 24 – Uniformed Personnel, Veterans, and their families
- December 25 – All Commuters
The program aims to spread the spirit of Christmas through safe and comfortable rides. The DOTr encourages the public to take part and enjoy the free transport initiative during the festive season.