A recent advisory from MRT-3, reminding commuters of its policy on large luggage inside trains, has sparked discussion online.
In a post made by the transit line on Facebook last April 2, they wrote, “MAHALAGANG PAALALA: Ipinagbabawal sa MRT-3 ang pagdadala ng malalaking bagahe na lalagpas sa 2 feet by 2 feet ang haba at laki. Ang malalaking bagahe ay maaaring makaokupa ng malaking espasyo sa loob ng mga bagon na pwede pang magamit ng ibang pasahero [IMPORTANT REMINDER: Carrying of large luggage exceeding 2 feet by 2 feet in length is prohibited in MRT-3. Large luggage can take up a large space inside the train carriage that other passengers can still use].”
The MRT-3 management also reminded the public to remain mindful of their belongings, both at the station and onboard the train.The re-shared advisory has drawn mixed reactions from social media users.
One user expressed their frustration and wrote, “Hindi po ba kayo nag-iisip? I doubt na lahat kayo may magagarang kotse, so bakit walang umaapila sa ganito? Sa ibang bansa, freely nakakagamit mga travellers ng trains kasi wala silang problema sa ganito [Are you not thinking? I doubt that all of you have luxury cars, so why is no one complaining about this? In other countries, travellers can freely use trains because they don’t have a problem with this].”
Another user wrote, “Palibhasa yung mga nag iimplement ng ganyang policy never pa natry sumakay na may bagahe sa MRT. Paurong na talaga ang Pilipinas jusko po [Those who are implementing this policy has never tried to ride with luggage in MRT. The Philippines is really moving backward, my God]!”
“ONLY in the Philippines. Paurong ang sistema [The system is moving backward]. Very anti-commuter despite other countries promoting the use of trains and buses which have their own stations inside the airport itself,” a third user wrote.
MRT-3 then issued a response to their previous advisory post that they have “immediately ordered the suspension of the old policy on bringing hand-carried luggages inside the train.”
MRT-3 later issued a follow-up statement today, announcing the immediate suspension of the earlier policy on bringing hand-carried luggage inside the train.
Transit line General Manager Michael Capati also expressed commitment to reviewing the policy to prioritize passenger comfort and welfare, adding that public feedback plays a key role in shaping their decisions.
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