A lawmaker has sought a middle ground on the controversial fare adjustments by Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT 3), Light Rail Transit 1 and LRT 2, saying the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) should consider gradual and staggered fare increases instead of the one-time raises starting on January 4.
Rep. Winston Castelo of Quezon City (2nd District) over the weekend urged the government to immediately look for other options, such as looking at tapping private entities to take over operations of MRT 3 in light of the Senate quashing a P54-billion buyout proposal.
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