LRT, MRT smart cards for commuters
Source: Manila Bulletin, Wednesday, 10 December 2003
For their own convenience, rail commuters in Metro Manila, will soon be using smart cards in LRT 1, LRT 2, and MRT 3 at no additional cost.
Under the United Ticketing System (UTS), commuters will be using a single, stored-value smart card for all three rail transit lines as well as other rail lines that become operational.
Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) Secretary Leandro Mendoza, said selected gates at LRT 1, LRT 2, and MRT 3 will be equipped with the contactless smart-card "reader." Smart cards are different from the magnetic cards being used in rail transit systems now because there is no need to insert them in the gate's slots. Passengers don't have to take them out of their wallets or bags. All they have to do is swing the wallet or bag before sensors and they will automatically gain entry.
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