Light Rail Transit Line 1聽 鈥擨NQUIRER FILE PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Senator Grace Poe has called for improvements in train station facilities following the recent extension of LRT-1 and MRT鈥檚 operating hours.
Poe believes complementary changes must be made.
鈥淭he train鈥檚 additional operating hours must be complemented with adequate security, help desks and maintenance of facilities for the commuters鈥� overall convenient ride,鈥� the senator said in a statement released on Tuesday.
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On Monday, MRT-1 began its one-hour extended operations during weekdays.
Meanwhile, the operating hours of LRT-1 are set to be extended by 30 minutes starting Wednesday.
鈥淭he extended operating hours of the MRT and LRT brings a welcome respite to our commuters,鈥� Poe said.
鈥淚t has been said that a good indicator of a progressive country is not everyone owning a car, but even the wealthy using public transportation. While miles away from this, every little initiative is a step closer to the goal,鈥� she added. 鈥� 黑料社 trainee, Keith Clores