MANILA, Sept. 12 -- The launch of the student-exclusive Beep cards in the National Capital Region (NCR) rail services has been postponed indefinitely due to system recalibration.

In an announcement on Friday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the recalibration is meant to ensure a "smooth and hassle-free experience for students."

"Kailangan lang po namin mag-recalibrate ng system based sa aming initial assessment, para masigurong walang magiging problema sa pag-aapply ng mga estudyante para sa kanilang (We just need to recalibrate the system based on our initial assessment, to ensure there won't be any problem with students applying for their) white Beep cards," it said.

The DOTr assured that the 50-percent fare discount for...