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(File photo courtesy of PPD) MANILA - Around 2.2 million free rides are expected to be enjoyed by students during the two-and-a-half-month period of the "Libreng Sakay (free rides)" program at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2). In a media bulletin on Tuesday, Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Administrator Hernando Cabrera said the program, set to begin during the official first day of classes on Aug. 22 and will end on Nov. 5, is expected to serve a lot of students as the LRT-2 line is situated along 80 universities, colleges, and schools. On a typical weekday before the start of the pandemic, the LRT-2 served an average of 90,000 to 100,000 passengers per day. "We have prepared a system to ensure the safe, smooth, and efficient implementation of the program in compliance with the directive of the Department of Transportation (DOTr)," Cabrera said. The free ride program can be availed by students enrolled in nursery, kindergarten, elementary or primary school

Ferdinand bongbong marcos jrLibreng sakayHernando cabreraJaime bautistaDepartment of educationPassenger assistance officeDepartment of transportation dotrLight rail transit authorityLight rail transit lineAdministrator hernando cabreraLibreng sakayPresident ferdinandSecretary jaime bautistaIle photo courtesy of ppd manila around 2 million free rides are expected to be enjoyed by students during the two anda half month period quot libreng sakay program at light rail transit line lrt ina media bulletin on tuesdayIght rail transit authority lrta administrator hernando cabrera said the programEt to begin during the official first day of classes on aug 22 and will end nov 5