LRT-2 revenue, ridership up in 2 months

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) grew its revenue collection by double digits in the first two months of the year, reaping the benefits of recovering ridership at the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2).

- ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Latest data from the LRTA showed that its fare collection rose by 39 percent to P222.43 million in the two months to February from P160.46 million a year ago.

Against pre-pandemic levels, the amount exceeded by eight percent the P205.32 million that the LRTA raised during the same period in 2019.

The LRT-2, operated by the LRTA, recorded a 19 percent jump in passenger volume to 9.24 million in January and February, from 7.77 million a year earlier. The LRT-2 facilitated the travel of 10.64 million commuters in the first two months of 2019.