The Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) saw an 8% increase in ridership, reaching 42.04 million passengers in the first nine months of the year, with a record 5.15 million passengers in September.
However, revenue only rose by 1% to ₱942.33 million due to higher government-mandated discounts for students, persons with disabilities, and senior citizens.
Since the discount hike from 20% to 50% in June, fares dropped significantly, leading to increased ridership but stagnating revenue.
The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) relies on revenue to fund operations and future projects like the P10.12 billion LRT-2 West Extension.
Despite the financial strain, the Department of Transportation plans to maintain the 50% discount through the Marcos administration until 2028.
Source: PhilNews24 | October 16, 2025
LRT-2 REVENUE STAGNATES AMID INCREASED DISCOUNTS
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