MRT cuts fare to P10 in all stations

The Manila Metro Rail Transit (MRT) began charging P10 in all of its stations on Sunday to accommodate commuters who have remained stranded by floodwaters. The MRT has turned into the primary transportation means of the public since tropical storm 'Ondoy' submerged many major roads in Metro Manila since Saturday. National Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr., had earlier called the Department of Transportation and Communications to keep the MRT and the Manila Light Rail Transit (LRT) open for commuters. Teodoro himself admitted to using the MRT to get to Camp Aguinaldo along EDSA from Pasay City. The MRT connects Taft Avenue in Manila to North Avenue in Quezon City while the LRT links Baclaran in Manila to Monumento in Caloocan City. - GMANews.TV