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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation partners with Angkas to beat Metro Manila traffic

In line with its mission to provide a seamless and convenient journey for Filipino commuters, LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has announced a new partnership with the country’s leading app-based motorcycle taxi ride-sharing service Angkas to beat Metro Manila traffic.

 

In an exclusive promotion, LRMC has designated select LRT-1 stations with visible, easy-to-find signages as official pick-up and drop-off points for commuters taking Angkas. Angkas passengers riding to or from participating LRT-1 stations can avail of a Php 15 discount (valid for 3 rides) when they use the following codes to book either as pick-up or drop-off areas:

 

PARTICIPATING LRT-1 STATIONS & PROMO CODES

LRT-1 Baclaran:      LRT1BCLN

LRT-1 EDSA:          LRT1EDSA

LRT-1 Gil Puyat:      LRT1GPYT

LRT-1 Pedro Gil:     LRT1PGIL

LRT-1 Monumento:  LRT1MNMTO


The Angkas discount will be automatically deducted from the final fare. Promotion period for this will be from 1 July – 31 October 2021.

“Through this partnership, we are promoting the use of public transport as an efficient way of going around Metro Manila. As we continue to upgrade the transportation system in Metro Manila, we have the opportunity to work together and integrate different modes of public transport for a seamless and convenient experience. We are glad to be partnering with Angkas for this initiative toward making public transit systems work to benefit the lives of our countrymen,” said LRMC President and CEO Juan F. Alfonso.


"This latest partnership that we have with the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) underscores our stern commitment to provide solutions to the mobility problems of daily commuters. We are grateful to the LRT1 management for recognizing the motorcycle taxi industry as a strong ally of commuters amid traffic and road congestion. 


Angkas will continue to be here to serve the Filipino by providing safe, affordable, and agile transportation. We always look forward to working hand in hand with the government and private sectors so we can give commuters the support they need especially in important transit points like the LRT1. This is another big step towards inclusive mobility and economic recovery," said George Royeca, Angkas Co-Founder and Chief Transport Advocate.


Commuters can download the Angkas mobile app to book their rides, as well as the LRT-1 ikotMNL app which provides information that they need for LRT-1 trips, such as fare tables, train status, important announcements. Both mobile apps are available for download for free on Google Play and Apple App Store.

 

3 comments:

  1. the partnership of Angkas and LRMC will be helpful to manage the flow of commuters. designated places for pick up and drop for angkas passengers will lessen the build up of many people going out and to the LRT station

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  2. One of the common problem of the people living in Manila is traffic. That's why I think that this news is really interesting since LRT-1 private operator partners with Angkas to beat Metro Manila traffic. This will provide a seamless and convenient journey for Filipino commuters. I'm sure that many Filipino commuters in Metro Manila will be glad if they hear about this news.

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  3. Talagang this is very nice and sure na magandang partnership Ito Ng angkas and lrmc very helpful para sa mga commuters 😊

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