Living just 5 blocks away from the MRT Boni Avenue station makes it very convenient for me to travel along EDSA. Below are the tips that I can share to newbies in the metropolis who also plan to use the MRT:1) If you are riding the MRT more than twice very week, it would be better for you to buy a stored value ticket worth P100 instead of falling in line to buy one-way ticket. Doing so saves you a lot of time and effort.
2) If you are mobility challenged or just simply lazy to walk within the station, if you are going south bound (Taft Avenue) take the first coaches and if you are heading north bound (North Avenue/TriNoma), take the last couches since it is both nearer to the escalator and elevator inside the station.
3) If you don’t want to get “tight-touchy moments” whenever you get off the train during peak hours, be familiarized with the loading and unloading ramp of the station of your destination. For example, both Buendia and Boni stations has the center ramp for both southbound and north bound trains while Ayala and Guadalupe stations has separate ramps on the opposite sides. It will be best for you to position yourself upon riding the train nearest to the doors which the ramp will face.
4) To support the advisory of the DOTC to MRT passengers to always watch out for pickpockets, my advise is to always to keep your bag closest to you with the zippers closed facing your torso and avoid unnecessary opening of your bag as well as using mobile phones while inside the train.
5) Last but not the least, no matter what your religion is, prayer is always advised before you travel. Presence of mind is always necessary whenever you ride public transportation such as the MRT. As my twin, John Lloyd, always says, “Ingat!”
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