MRT experiences.

MRT - Metro Railway Transit

MRT is a haven for those who are always in a hurry... Although there are times na "nagkakatulakan"..pwede na rin.

"Survival of the Fittest" na lang.

mula sa takbuhan para makahabol...hanggang sa siksikan sa loob...MRT has already been a part of my life.

It is where I spend my 'kawalan' moments...where I get my 'observation' subjects..and where I meet many different faces of all ages.

so sa mga di pa nakakaexperience..I think you are missing something so try it. But I don't promise a good ride. Its like a way of life.

Sometimes it's smooth..sometimes it's 'shaky', sometimes it's bumpy and sometimes it's heaven.

try it for yourself.

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in this post..I just wanna share what I have experienced so far in this mode of transportation.

THE TICKETS

Aside from the ticket we can buy from the MRT booth there are also other mediums.

1. This Kit Kat CARD - based on my experience this is not really a good one. I've tried using this. At first it was heaven. SO easy. You just have to tap it in front of a scanner or something. But there was a time where the station's (ortigas) scanner was OFFLINE. So i couldn't use the CARD. What are you suposed to do? purchase a TICKET. This is just a HASSLE.

I was really in a hurry that time so I couldn't really forget this KIT KAT CARD experience.

and by the way the CARD is for 50.00 with KIT KAT chocolate and I think it has 1 ride free inside. In order to reuse this..you have to reload it from LOADING STATIONS that are almost NOWHERE to find.

2. There's also the G from GLOBE. - I haven't used this so I have no specific details.

3. The tickets from vending machines - kadalasan mahaba din nag pila dito.

guards are everywhere to ensure the safety of the passengers. Kahit minsan nakakainis at nakakatakot sila manita.

I've been an MRT & STORED VALUE TICKET user for almost 2 years now but I've just learned today it's policies/guidelines mentioned below:

1. Stored Value Ticket is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

2. Multiple Rides Ticket

3. with last Ride BONUS - eventhough you only have 1 peso left on your card, you can still use it for another ride. Be it to the farthest destination.

4. Folded or Damaged tickets will not be accepted for refund

5. Lost tickets shall be charged from he farthest destination.

6. Passengers MUST exit within 75 mins. (allowable stay) from the time off enytry.. Additional charge equivalent to the maximum fare shall be charged for overstaying - now this is something really new to me. This means "bawal tumambay" sa MRT.

This is my STORED VALUE TICKET now.

The MRT STATIONS:


1. NORTH AVENUE
2. QUEZON AVENUE
3. GMA-KAMUNING
4. ARANETA CENTER
5. SANTOLAN
6. ORTIGAS AVENUE
7. SHAW BOULEVARD
8. BONI AVENUE
9. GUADALUPE
10. BUENDIA
11. AYALA AVENUE
12. MAGALLANES
13. TAFT AVENUE

OTHER POLICIES

1. No food, drink & pets allowed!!

I was on my way to the Quezon Ave Station when I decided to buy a BIG GULP from 7eleven.

I arrived at the gate where the bags are to be checked and I was so annoyed (at myself) I think when the guard told me it's not allowed inside. I tottaly forgot. I glared at the lady guard for not letting me in. I was displacing my anger to her. Since I was in a hurry again..I decided to just throw the drink away. nakakainiss yun!

2. Baggages are to be checked. STRICTLY.

small bags & packages are sometimes 'nakakalusot'..

but BEWARE. If you have big luggages expect to be annoyed by the guards. They will really check it inside out. Even the wrapped gift.

They will really insist on opening it. So the nicely wrapped surpise will now look torn & old.

sk..tsk..tsk.

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and I think that would be all for now.

I'll update this post when I get to experience something new again.

The pictures used in this POST are not MINE. I randomly copied them from the web.