Manila, June 15 -- Over 200,000 passengers enjoyed free rides on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), Line 2, and the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) during the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12.

Specifically, a total of 208,238 passengers were given free rides by the three rail services -the LRT-1 with over 90,000 passengers, the MRT-3 with 79,222 passengers, and the LRT-2 with 39,016 passengers.

In a statement on Monday, the MRT-3 said the free rides were provided to thank the public for their continued patronage and support, aside from celebrating the national annual holiday.

"Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikiisa sa paggunita ng ating kasaysayan at sa pagpili sa MRT-3 bilang bahagi ng inyong araw-araw na b...