Stored Value Cards for LRT 1 and 2 (Eye)

This is probably not news for regular LRT 1 and 2 users, but, it was for a regular MRT user such as myself. My recent forays into Manila made me aware of the fact that the previously separate cards for the two lines have now been integrated into one card. Thus, one stored value card will work on both the LRT 1 and 2, making it more convenient and less confusing in distinguishing between the SV cards.

This also means that my personal game of trying to reach the desired Php 1-2 balance will be easier to achieve. Since I board the LRT 2 Araneta Center station and the LRT 1 Doroteo Jose stations, and vice versa upon going home, four trips to and from Manila being charged to the same card implies that the balance can be reached much faster.

In fact, I just used a Php 1 stored value card on a LRT 2 Recto to Araneta Center Cubao trip on 25 August 2009, which would ordinarily cost Php 14. :)

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