₱103.6B deal must deliver better rides, not just a new operator.
DOTr promises fee-free fare payments.
Passengers want onboard screens to balance ads with practical information.
The criticism shows growing public frustration over how government agencies celebrate basic infrastructure fixes.
The agency says ₱88-million maintenance budget remains unreleased.
Netizens urged the government to step up or hand elevator maintenance to private companies.
Road safety advocate JB Suarez calls for automatic fare adjustments.
Limited entrances, narrow passageways, and ticketing facilities are adding to congestion at the major LRT-1 transfer point.
Free rides run from 7 – 9 AM and 5 – 7 PM.
The LRT-2 disruption highlights why emergency transport should be ready when rail service is suddenly interrupted.
