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00:00The LRT-1 is now being used for high-speed transportation.
00:06Behind me, you can see Dr. Santos Avenue Station.
00:11You can see people riding here at this station.
00:16Most of them are going to Cavite.
00:21For this day's high-speed transportation,
00:24it's already P55 for an end-to-end trip.
00:29From Dr. Santos Avenue Station to Fernando Junior or Quezon City.
00:38P52 for an end-to-end trip if you have a stored value ticket or BIP cards.
00:43According to some groups in the Fairhike,
00:47the Department of Transportation and Malacanang has long been banning high-speed transportation.
00:52The operation of the LRT-1 may be affected if it is not implemented.
00:58As mentioned by Light Rail Manila Corporation,
01:01the private company that runs the LRT-1
01:04has only had one high-speed ride since they got the contract in 2014.
01:11Now, let's find out the pulse of the passengers who ride the LRT-1.
01:18Good morning, ma'am.
01:19Good morning.
01:20Ma'am, do you ride the LRT-1 every day?
01:21Yes, ma'am. Every day.
01:22As you said, starting today, there is a slight increase in the number of passengers.
01:26Yes, ma'am. Regarding the increase in the number of passengers in the Philippines,
01:31it has a big effect on our commuters.
01:34Especially for ordinary Filipinos,
01:37this is our number one transportation.
01:41So, what do you do? What do you do every day?
01:44I ride the LRT-1 to the UN.
01:48UN?
01:49Yes, ma'am.
01:50And then you go home?
01:51I ride the LRT-1 to Paranaque.
01:52You ride the LRT-1 to Paranaque?
01:53Yes, ma'am.
01:54Do you have a call for the government?
01:56I hope that they will help us with the subsidies regarding the increase in the number of passengers,
02:02especially for the LRT-1.
02:04But is it convenient for you to ride the LRT-1?
02:06Yes, it is very convenient because our transportation is fast,
02:10especially if we are not commuting by Fx, jeep, or buses
02:16because we really save a lot.
02:19And even if it is a bit high, we can still ride it?
02:22Yes, ma'am.
02:23Because we also want to go home early for our family.
02:27Thank you, ma'am. What is your name?
02:28Ms. Mary Jane Calahay.
02:29Thank you, ma'am Mary Jane.
02:30Thank you, ma'am.
02:31Thank you, ma'am.
02:32So, as you can see here,
02:34these are the passengers who ride the LRT-1 to Doctor Santos Station.
02:41Are you already inside?
02:42Yes, ma'am.
02:43What is your name?
02:44My name is Mar Ellis.
02:46Do you ride the LRT-1 every day?
02:47Yes, ma'am.
02:48What can you say about the increase in the number of passengers?
02:50As a student commuter,
02:52for me, it is harder to increase the price of the LRT-1
02:56because it increases the expenses,
02:59especially now that the prices are high.
03:01But if the service of the LRT-1 is better,
03:05it is better.
03:06It is also better.
03:07What about you?
03:08Is it a big advantage for you that you ride the LRT-1
03:11instead of commuting by jeep?
03:13Yes, because it reduces the traffic.
03:15It makes the journey faster.
03:17So, even if it is high, you can still ride it?
03:19Yes, ma'am.
03:20What do you call for?
03:21Do you call the government for this?
03:23For the service,
03:25because sometimes it is hard to ride the LRT-1.
03:30Why?
03:31It is hard and sometimes it is hot.
03:33Does that mean there are a lot of passengers?
03:35Yes, especially in the afternoons.
03:36Okay, thank you.
03:37That is the sentiment of our countrymen
03:42who ride the LRT-1.
03:46Of course, they said that it is a bit expensive for them,
03:50but they said that it is still more convenient
03:52and even if there is a higher fare,
03:54they will still ride it
03:55because they are saving a lot of time
03:57when they use this mode of transportation
04:00to go to their destination,
04:02whether it is a school or wherever,
04:04their journey is still faster.
04:06From Dr. Santos Avenue Station here in Sukat, Paranaque,
04:10let's go back to the studio.
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