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Ticketing

There are two types of tickets:

Single Journey – The single-journey tickets are valid on the day of purchase, Philippines Travel Blog while stored value cards are valid for three months.

Stored Value Cards / Beep Card – For passengers’ convenience, they can get a Beep card, a contactless smart card that has been used since 2015 in all Manila LRT and MRT lines. The Beep stored value cards are valid for four years from the date of purchase.

How to top up / load your beep card

You may load your beep card through the following options:

Train teller booths and ticket vending machines.

Beep kiosks.

Beep partner merchants.

BPI Online.

Shopeepay.

GCash.

Maya.

Ministop.

Important Safety Tips

If commuting via MRT will become part of the daily routine, opt for a stored-value card or beepTM card instead of buying single-journey tickets. This saves commuters time from lining up at the teller’s booth.

Watch out for personal belongings. It’s common for passengers to put their bags in front of them. Make sure that loose change and beepTM cards are secured.

Avoid rush hours. Try to travel before or after the rush hours, choose the less crowded stations like GMA-Kamuning, Buendia, and Magallanes, and avoid Araneta Center-Cubao and Ayala stations.

Wear light and comfortable clothing. Even with the air conditioning, the cars can feel hot and humid, especially during rush hours. Refrain from wearing slippers and high heels to prevent tripping and getting stepped on.

Memorize the stations. It can be challenging to read the station signs, especially when the car is packed.

To learn more about MRT and get the latest updates, follow MRT 3’s Official Facebook Page and check out their website.

FAQ

Q: What time MRT operates?

A: The First trip starts at North Avenue Station at 4:36 AM, while the first trip from Taft Avenue Station is at 5:18AM. The last trip from North Avenue is at 9:30 PM, while the last trip from Taft is at 10:11 PM Philippines Travel Blog .

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