The Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) began extending its evening operations last night amid the ongoing strike of transport group Manibela.
“Starting today (Monday), we will have plus-one hour (of train rides) in the evening. There is also an additional train during rush hour. What we said we will be adding last week, that begins today,” Dizon said mostly in Tagalog during a press conference.
The Light Rail Transit (LRT-1) will also add another train in its operations to accommodate passengers whose daily commute is affected by the ongoing transport strike, according to Dizon.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Mark Steven Pastor was also instructed to add buses in the EDSA Carousel route as part of ongoing measures to address the effects of the strike.
“So, we are doing everything to accommodate (the transportation needs) of our riding public because this issue is not their fault. They should not be affected,” Dizon said.
Manibela pushed through with its planned three-day transport strike on Monday to express their grievances over the Public Transportation Modernization Program (PTMP) of the government.
In Quezon City, its members lashed out against officials of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) over its reported consolidation figures.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline “Extended MRT-3 operations starts tonight amid transport strike.”