MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): In celebration of White Cane Safety Day, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Tuesday (Aug 1) announced that it will offer free rides to visually impaired passengers in the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) from Aug 1 to 6.
Apart from the visually impaired commuter, DOTr said one companion may also enjoy the free ride offer during the whole duration of the programme.
One must only present their valid persons with disability or PWD identification card to security personnel to avail of the free commute.
“MRT-3 is joining in the nationwide celebration of World Cane Safety Day. We will continue to prioritise the welfare and rights of our visually impaired passengers, especially in adequate, fast, comfortable, and reliable transportation,” said DOTr Assistant Secretary for Railways MRT-3 Officer-in-Charge Jorjette Aquino.
Under Republic Act 6759, White Cane Safety Day is celebrated annually every Aug 1 to raise public awareness of the plight of the blind.
