Dizon: Buses with discounted fares augment LRT-2 service starting Nov. 4

Inquirer.net - Nov 4, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) will deploy 20 buses with discounted fares starting Wednesday, Nov. 4, to help accommodate excess LRT-2 passengers, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said. He announced it as he inspected the LRT-2 Antipolo station and noted the train line’s lack of carriages. The LRT-2 has 13 stations, running from

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