The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced stepping up Tuesday enforcement efforts against the unauthorized sale of Beep Cards across online marketplaces, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to curb hoarding and illegal reselling of the transit cards.
Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed that Beep Card operator AF Payments Inc. is not releasing any limited-edition “Beep Charms,” warning the public against deceptive listings on platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, TikTok, Carousell, and Facebook Marketplace.
“We will coordinate closely with these platforms to shut down abusive sellers. If they fail to take action, I will pursue legal steps against them for enabling illegal activities,” Dizon said during a press briefing.
To tighten surveillance at train stations, the DOTr, in coordination with the Philippine National Police – Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG), will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras specifically at Beep Card sales areas to identify and apprehend hoarders.
“Think twice before engaging in this activity—you will be caught,” Dizon warned.
To address public concerns over potential shortages, the DOTr also announced the arrival of 300,000 new Beep Card units for distribution across MRT-3, LRT-1, and LRT-2 lines.
Beep Cards are widely used for cashless fare payments in Metro Manila’s rail systems and select bus routes.
