LRT’s New Handle Straps by my|phone

I have long wanted to blog about the new LRT handle straps by my|phone.  They look cool and informative, as far as ads for my|phone are concerned.  And they actually serve a purpose unlike other ads which are just… there.

Funny thing is, I learned from those ads there’s a my|phone that monitors a girl’s monthly cycle.  And according to the ads, it’s supposed to avoid those “accidents”. Hehe, pretty funny stuff

Good News for LRT Commuters

Based on the reverse side LRT’s latest edition of tickets, 3 new stations will be added to LRT Line 1, thus closing the loop between LRT Line 1 Monumento and MRT Line 2 North Avenue.  This is very good news for us LRT/MRT commuters.  And I’ve also noticed a fine print at the upper part of the ticket that says, “This SV ticket is honored at LRT Line 1 & MRT Line 2″.  So it seems like they’re unifying the tickets for both the LRT and the MRT.

Now when will they begin building the LRT/MRT for Commonwealth Ave.?  Hopefully, soon…

LRT Annoyances #2 – Crowded Exits

I really hate those trains where everyone is crowded near the doors while the middle part is empty. It seems like everyone who gets on the train prefers to stay nearer the exit. It’s the jeepney equivalent of passengers sitting farther away from the driver. Or it could be that people are jammed near the exit since they can’t get into the middle part since there are already so many people near the exit. Or do they do it by choice? Maybe somebody should set up a survey for that.

LRT Annoyances #1 – No Peeing Allowed!

If you need to pee, you gotta do it before you ride the LRT. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck with a full bladder for the entire trip. And if ever the need hits you while you’re in a station, then you’re out of luck. Since if you go to the LRT’s one and only rest room, you’ll be greeted with the “OUT OF ORDER” sign. Don’t the LRT folks use the rest room? Why is it always “OUT OF ORDER?” Or do they just put this sign to prevent you and I from using it?