Manila has cut public transport fares to ease the burden on commuters, officials announced. The move aims to help workers hit by rising living costs.

The fare cut applies to key bus and rail routes in the capital. Commuters welcomed the decision on Monday.

Officials said the government will subsidise operators to cover the gap. The scheme is expected to run for several months.

Transport groups said the cut will help millions of daily riders. They urged the government to also improve service quality.

The move comes as inflation pressures households across the Philippines. Officials said more relief measures are being studied. Commuter groups said the savings will make a real difference for low-income families. The transport department will review the scheme after three months. Officials said the subsidy will cost the government millions of pesos monthly. Riders said the cut will save them hundreds of pesos each month. The government said it will track rider numbers to measure the impact.