By Liezelle Soriano

MANILA — Solo parents will enjoy complimentary rides on the Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-3 this Saturday, April 20, as announced by the Department of Transportation MRT-3.

The free rides will be available during peak hours of line operation, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am, and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Commuters are required to present their solo parent ID to station personnel to avail of the free ride.

“We salute all solo parents who tirelessly sacrifice to provide for their children,” stated Transportation Assistant Secretary for Railways and MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge Jorjette Aquino.

“We desire that through this complimentary service, we can bring joy to them on their special day. We hope to convey our admiration and appreciation for all the sacrifices made by solo parents,” Aquino added.

(el Amigo/MNM)