Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) and digital banking app Maya have rolled out a QR ticketing system at the LRT Line 1 to address long queues and to provide seamless travel for the commuting public.
“The LRT-1 QR Ticketing project marks a significant milestone in public transportation, where everyone can enjoy faster, safer, and more convenient digital transactions,” Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of Maya and LRMC, said.
“This end-to-end digitalization represents a turning point in modernizing our transportation system and promoting digital payments on a wider scale,” he added.
Commuters can conveniently purchase their single journey LRT-1 QR ticket using the Maya app and scan the generated QR ticket at the dedicated “Fast Lane” turnstiles located at all LRT-1 Stations- making the process quick, seamless, and hassle-free.
“Building around our company core values of innovation and customer focus, LRMC is pioneering this technology for the railway sector in partnership with Maya and AFPI. We take pride in spearheading this effort as a crucial first step towards accelerating digitalization in public transport,” Juan F. Alfonso, president and chief executive of LRMC, said.
Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group president and Maya Bank co-founder, said the integration offers a fast, seamless, and hassle-free solution to the commuting public.
“On top of promoting digital transactions, this contactless approach fosters public health and safety — crucial in our present times,” he added.
Commuters can easily purchase LRT-1 QR tickets via the Maya app. QR tickets generated are valid for 24 hours from the date of purchase and can be used at all LRT-1 stations from Baclaran to Monumento, as well as the north line extension, which includes Balintawak and Roosevelt stations along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA).
To encourage commuters, Maya is offering one free LRT-1 ride per month per customer in the form of cashback vouchers. Passengers simply need to purchase their QR tickets within the Maya app to enjoy this exclusive benefit. Promo runs until August 31, 2023.
LRT-1 QR Tickets powered by Beep may also be purchased through LRMC’s ikotMNL app, a first-of-its-kind in the Philippine railway industry that empowers commuters with better access to train information. Through Maya Business, Maya also enables the ikotMNL to accept digital payments from Maya, other e-wallets, banks, credit, debit, prepaid card, and soon, QR PH.
Maya strongly supports the initiatives of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in promoting the use of contactless payments in public transportation. Maya has equipped Metro Manila, Cebu, and Baguio taxi operators with contactless payment solutions, facilitated the first digital bus ticketing system with the Araneta Bus Port, and handles payment processing for major transportation network vehicle service providers.
