00:00Extended operating hours of the LRT-1 have been set.
00:04Once the train is cleared, the 30-minute extension will only be implemented during weekdays.
00:09Isaiah Mirafuentes has the details.
00:15Good news for the commuters of the LRT-1.
00:19Since last night, their operation has been extended to 30 minutes.
00:23According to the new schedule of the LRT-1,
00:25the last train will depart from Dr. Santos Station at 10.30 p.m.
00:30While the last train will leave at 10.45 p.m. from Fernando Poe Jr. Station.
00:35According to the Lateral Manila Corporation,
00:38there will be no changes to the time of the first train's departure.
00:42The train will leave at 4.30 a.m. from Fernando Poe Jr. Station and Dr. Santos Station.
00:49The extended operating hours are aimed at helping the commuters who returned home last night
00:54as well as those who worked on the night shift.
01:20Of course, we need to do this to ensure the continuous availability, reliability, and safety of our service.
01:28The extended operating hours are only for weekdays.
01:31Every weekend, the last train will leave at 9.30 p.m. from Dr. Santos Station
01:35and at 9.45 p.m. from Fernando Poe Jr. Station.
01:396,000 passengers will be added to the LRT-1 due to the extended operation.
01:45We will continue to monitor the situation,
01:47but we assure them that we will implement initiatives to mitigate any impacts.
01:54Meanwhile, the LRT-1 continues to receive additional passengers starting April 2.
01:59The cheapest single-journey ticket is Php 20 less than the previous Php 15.
02:04The MRT-3 operation was extended for only one hour on Monday.
02:09Isaiah Mirfuentes for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
