No MRT-3 Fare Hike Expected in 2025, Says Management

MANILA — Commuters can breathe a sigh of relief as the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) announced that there will be no fare hike this year, even as discussions of a possible fare increase for LRT-1 continue.

No Fare Increase for MRT-3

MRT-3 General Manager Oscar Bongon confirmed that the Department of Transportation (DOTr) has no plans to increase fares for the train system in 2025—and possibly for the next one to two years.

“As of now, there is no petition for an MRT-3 fare hike, and we are not obligated to adjust fares periodically like private concessionaires.”

Unlike LRT-1, which is operated by a private concessionaire and is required to periodically review fares, MRT-3 remains government-operated and is not bound by the same pricing policies.

MRT-3 to Increase Capacity by Mid-2025

Bongon also shared that MRT-3 will expand its train capacity by shifting from three-car to four-car train sets starting June 2025.

• This change comes after the completion of the Taft Avenue pocket track extension and the North Avenue turn-back facility.
• The shift to four-car trains will increase passenger capacity by 33%, easing congestion during peak hours.

For now, MRT-3 commuters can expect stable fares and improved service as the rail system expands its capacity to accommodate more passengers.