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MANILA, Philippines – What to do when you’re a commuter and gets stuck because the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT3) again suddenly halts operations because of glitches?
Military trucks will run to your rescue! But only on Friday morning, August 29.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Thursday evening, that 3 military trucks would be made available to assist EDSA commuters affected by MRT3 glitches.
From 7:30 am to 10 am on Friday, “Two trucks are dedicated for passengers coming from the EDSA-Mother Ignacia area, while one truck services the entire stretch of Ayala going to EDSA,” said MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino in the statement.
Tolentino said the “Libreng Sakay” scheme was launched because of MRT3 problems – from technical glitches and flooding to human error. When the train line conks out, thousands of passengers are typically left stranded, the MMDA added. (READ: MRT3 safe? Abaya says he’ll ride to prove it)
“We are continuously looking for ways to provide essential services to the public and at the same time improve traffic situation in the metropolis,” Tolentino said. – Bea Cupin/Rappler.com
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