Commuters taking the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can ride for just ₱1 over the next two weeks if they pay using the MySSS Card powered by RCBC DiskarTech, marking the debut of the railway’s new contactless payment system.
Finance Secretary Frederick Go announced the promotional rate during the launch of the LRT-2 Digital Fare Payments Proof of Concept at Legarda Station.
Under this pilot initiative, commuters can pass through designated fare gates by tapping their Visa or Mastercard bank cards, utilizing NFC-enabled mobile devices, or scanning a GCash QR code. The upgraded system is also fully equipped to accept international payment cards.
According to Go, the modern upgrade aligns with the administration’s commitment to improving the accessibility and convenience of public transit for everyday Filipinos.
“This program is aligned with the goal of our government to help our fellow Filipinos. This is the President’s directive to find ways to make the lives of our citizens easier, more affordable, and more comfortable,” Go said.
The project is a collaborative effort between the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), and the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC).
Go noted that this transit upgrade builds on wider state initiatives aimed at accelerating digital financial inclusion across the nation.
“Here at LANDBANK, starting in May, we provided one free transaction every day and, beyond that, we also lowered digital transaction fees – from P15 to P8. The best result of this is that almost all major banks followed, and digital transactions for our people are now free,” he said.
Highlighting the vital role of public-private partnerships in modernizing state services, the finance chief expressed optimism that the LRT-2 pilot run will lead to a fully integrated and interoperable digital fare system across the country’s entire public transport network.
The launch event was attended by key government leaders, banking executives, and technology sector stakeholders.