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Contactless and simplified transactions await Beep cardholders starting today as AF Payments Inc. has installed new devices called Beep e-load stations or Stored Value Updaters in all LRT-2 stations. Apart from the strict implementation of safety measures to beat COVID-19 this project initiated by LRTA and AF Payments Inc. aims to provide safer and seamless ticket transaction to the commuting public LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya said in a release.Berroya said this is in accordance with the directive of the Department of Transportation DOTr to provide cashless transactions in public transportation systems.According to LRTA using digital wallets and banking apps cardholders may reload Beep cards prior to their commute. After successfully purchasing load cardholders will just head over to these e-load stations to update the card for an easy and contactless transaction skipping long lines from Ticket Vending Machines and avoiding the need for cash handling.AFPI the operator of Beep card installed one 1 Beep e-load station at low foot traffic stations and two 2 for busy stations like Araneta Center-Cubao and Recto stations.Last July LRT-2 has closed its Passengers Assistance Office PAO for ticket purchasing and loading as it promotes contactless transactions as part of the new normal. Sellingloading of tickets has been made solely through the Ticket Vending Machines TVM to protect passengers and station personnel from the threat of COVID-19. The PAO however remained open to handle operations-related inquiries and ticket problems and to issue concessionary cards to senior citizens and persons with disabilities.Our passengers have already adjusted to the new normal. This new method of loading is easy safe and convenient especially to those already accustomed to online transactions. By simply texting and tapping passengers may easily use the Stored Value Updater machines Berroya added.Currently over-the-air OTA loading is also available for users of BPI mobile app Paymaya EON by Unionbank Akulaku JustPay.toBeep and Load to Beep SMS.The Beep card is a four-year valid reloadable stored value card that can be used for fare payments in MRT and LRT and at various bus lines among others.Meanwhile LRT -2 will gradually increase train capacity starting today Monday October 19.Light Rail Transit Authority LRTA Administrator Reynaldo Berroya said the increase in passenger capacity will ensure a faster and more convenient journey for commuters now that the entry of passengers will be boosted.As Metro Manila and its adjacent areas slowly re-open for businesses we will comply with the directive to increase train capacity. However we will maintain an acceptable extent of physical distancing inside the train considering that the safety of our passengers remains our top priority Administrator Berroya stressed.He also appealed to LRT-2 commuters to stay at the safe distance markings provided inside the trains and stations and to follow the Seven Commandments enforced by the Transportation Department. LRTAPIA-NCR
