The 16.9 kilometer Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) transported a total of 45.67 million commuters last year despite mobility restrictions brought about by the pandemic.

The 16.9 kilometer Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) transported an entire of 45.67 million commuters last yr no matter mobility restrictions led to by the pandemic.

The MRT observed a decline in ridership in April last yr as Metro Manila was positioned beneath modified enhanced quarantine.

Ridership recovered in Might with 3.5 million commuters. It continued its common progress in June and July nonetheless dropped as soon as extra in August after Metro Manila reverted to a strict alert stage standing to curb the rising circumstances of COVID-19.

Final November, MRT-3 moreover elevated its follow functionality from 30 % to 70 % (827 passengers in a follow set).

MRT-3 OIC-general supervisor Asec. Eymard Eje talked about the sturdy follow ridership in 2021 serves as a testament to the improved reliability of the rail line significantly throughout the time of the pandemic.