Jeepney Photo by EdzL

Jeepney, originally uploaded by EdzL.

"Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines.[1] They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II[2] and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture.

When American troops began to leave the Philippines at the end of World War II, hundreds of surplus jeeps were sold or given to local Filipinos. Locals stripped down the jeeps to accommodate several passengers, added metal roofs for shade, and decorated the vehicles with vibrant colors and bright chrome hood ornaments.

The jeepney rapidly emerged as a popular and creative way to reestablish inexpensive public transportation, which had been virtually destroyed during World War II. Recognizing the widespread use of these vehicles, the Philippine government began to place restrictions on their use. Drivers now must have specialized licenses, regular routes, and reasonably fixed fares. Due to recent fuel price rollbacks, the Metro Manila fixed fare was also reduced from 8.50 pesos to 8.00 pesos for the first 4 kilometers (currently about 10 to fifteen cents American.)Wikipedia

Peoples Park, Tagaytay
Photo archive 2007" - EdzL

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