RCBC extends P1 LRT-2 fare promo

MANILA, Philippines — Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) extended its P1 LRT-2 fare promotion for MySSS Cardholders through Aug. 31, aiming to sustain the shift toward digital fare payments after strong early uptake.

The lender said Friday the month-long extension follows the rollout of the Automated Fare Collection System on LRT-2, developed with the Department of Transportation, the Light Rail Transit Authority, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and Visa.

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RCBC said the number of unique MySSS Card users tapping into the LRT-2 payment system surged 95 percent within two weeks of the promotion’s launch, while total transit transactions climbed 57 percent.

Under the extended offer, eligible cardholders can enjoy fares of P1 for up to eight LRT-2 rides a day. Standard fares will apply starting with the ninth ride.

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The promotion is available to holders of the MySSS Card Powered by RCBC DiskarTech, as well as RCBC Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards./pai INQ