MRT/LRT FARE INCREASE PURE, SHAMELESS GREED!

It’s getting clearer that the massive fare increase for the MRT and LRT is nothing but PURE, SHAMELESS GREED on the part of the PNoy government.

In a story in interaksyon.com last Jan. 4, Sen. Chiz  Escudero was quoted as saying that DOTC officials NEVER mentioned plans to raise MRT and LRT fares during budgets hearings for the agency.

Then wonder of wonders, DOTC suddenly announced the fare hikes during the holidays. WITHOUT THE MANDATORY PUBLIC CONSULTATION mandated by law.

Despite the P12 billion in various funds approved by Congress for the DOTC’s MRT/LRT concerns -- P2 billion for improvements of rail and signaling systems in the P22  billion supplemental budget, P3 billion for payment of outstanding shares not owned by government banks, and P7 billion under the un-programmed funds.

Why GREED?

First, neither the DOTC nor the management gave an explanation or breakdown on why would the P12 billion not be enough for whatever improvements or repairs are needed for the MRT and LRT.

Second: The fare increases were implemented WITHOUT THE MANDATORY PUBLIC CONSULTATION mandated by law.

Third: DOTC and government officials continue to give CONFLICTING reasons for the fare increase. First, it was for improvements or upgrades. Days later, DOTC Sec. Joseph Emilio Abaya said it was for the escrow account for the private owners of the MRT?LRT>

PARA TAYONG ALKANSIYA kung ituring ng gobyerno ni PNoy. Basta gusto nila ng kuwarta, PAGDUDUSAHIN na lang tayo bigla. WALANG PALI-PALIWANAG kung bakit kailangan, WALA SILANG PAKIALAM kung IBA-IBA ang binibigay nilang dahilan at nalilito ang taumbayan. WALANG BATAS-BATAS NA DAPAT SUNDIN.

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