LRT-2 rolls out cashless fares, accepts bank cards, phone apps

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MANILA, Philippines — Commuters on the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) can now pay their fares using contactless bank cards, mobile phones, wearable devices and other digital payment options after the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday launched a cashless fare payment system across the railway.

The rollout expands payment options for passengers, who may now use Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, NFC-enabled mobile phones and wearable devices, and the GCash Commute QR feature at designated fare gates.

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