Jeepney Photo by Raphael Borja

Jeepney, originally uploaded by Raphael Borja.

"The jeepney is perhaps the most popular mode of public transport. It's certainly the loudest, aurally AND visually.

At the end of WWII, after the Americans left the Philippines, hundreds of army surplus jeeps were left behind. They were then lavishly decorated and modified to carry more passengers and used as buses.

Jeepney drivers are known for their driving skills. It's amazing how they weave in and out of tight traffic.

According to Wikipedia, "the word jeepney is commonly believed to be a conflation of 'jeep' and 'jitney', or 'jeep' and 'knee', the latter referring to the jeepney's crowded face-to-face seating."" - Raphael Borja

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Jeepney Photo by hellochris

The Ubiquitous Jeepney, originally uploaded by hellochris.

"Seats about 18! No aircon, which is a problem in the smoggy crowded streets of Manila. In the province, people will ride on the roof. In the city, not so much. Minumum fare is 7.5 pesos (53 pesos to the USD). Always personalized! The jeepney is based on the world war II era U.S. army jeep -- but with a longer frame. Manufactured in the Philippines, now exported to Kenya and NIGERIA. Jeepneys are ubiquitous, travelling short-run fixed routes throughout the nation." - hellochris

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Jeepney Photo by John Dakin

Philippine jeepney in Cebu, originally uploaded by John Dakin.

Philippine jeepney Cebu

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