Skip the lines at LRT-1 with the Maya app

Maya, the top digital banking app in the Philippines, and Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), the private operator of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), have launched a groundbreaking milestone in the modernization of railway transportation in the Philippines.

The LRT-1 QR Ticketing system allows commuters to 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. This process is quick, seamless, and hassle-free.

“The LRT-1 QR Ticketing project marks a significant milestone in public transportation, where everyone can enjoy faster, safer, and more convenient digital transactions. This end-to-end digitalization represents a turning point in modernizing our transportation system and promoting digital payments on a wider scale,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, Chairman of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC), Maya, and LRMC.

“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. Through this initiative, we are empowering our LRT-1 passengers with more options so that they can commute more conveniently. We remain steadfast in our commitment to improve the commuter experience and make rail an attractive, affordable, and sustainable transport solution,” said Juan F. Alfonso, President and CEO of LRMC.

“We’re proud to introduce this pioneering end-to-end digital ticketing solution for our transportation sector, in partnership with LRMC. This 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,” said Shailesh Baidwan, Maya Group President and Maya Bank Co-Founder.

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.