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Jeepneys of Siquijor, Philippines
The first 'jeepneys', the main public transport in many Philippine cities, as well as between regional centers, were modified SUVs that the US military abandoned in the country after World War II. Customized with Filipino details, they sport chrome, colorful headlights, radio antennas, paintings of the Virgin Mary or comic book characters. Service routes are written on the sides of the vehicle.
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Jeepneys of Siquijor, Philippines
The first 'jeepneys', the main public transport in many Philippine cities, as well as between regional centers, were modified SUVs that the US military abandoned in the country after World War II. Customized with Filipino details, they sport chrome, colorful headlights, radio antennas, paintings of the Virgin Mary or comic book characters. Service routes are written on the sides of the vehicle.
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.... sometimes called simply Jeeps, are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art.
The old city of Manila—a mix of old and new buildings. The city is cleaner but is still surrounded by old infrastructures and messy electric wires. Some are charming, some need to be torn down.
Jeepneys have been in operation in the Philippines for nearly 80-years now. Not surprisingly, these vehicles have become an institution and are practically synonymous with the country, serving as a cultural icon and symbol of ingenuity.
More than once the seats in the jeepneys are full of passengers. Still, always some new passenger will be added. Sitting in a jeepney, your knees will unavoidable touch the knees of your neighbor...
What makes a real jeepney?
Especially the colorful and glittering ornaments on the car, like paintings, color lines, dots, a specific name and frequently a typical small aluminum horse (or two) in the front of the jeepney and extra lights. All these details make many jeepneys very special and give the Philippines a characteristic face.
Hand built
The jeepneys, 'made in the Philippines', are all 'hand built'. Used parts (engines, transmissions, axes) are imported from Japan. The chassis and bodywork are original Philippine parts. Many of the jeepneys have loud horns and the driver blows it at everyone and everything.
A jeepney plying the route of Olongapo City and the municipalities of Subic, Castillejos and San Marcelino, Zambales, stops as it picks up a male passenger near the corner of the national road and a village street.
The most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines that can be seen nearly everywhere in the country which is composed of 7,100 islands, jeepney has a long history that dated back to the end of the Second World War. It's earlier plain version was just a modified US military jeeps left over from the war.
At present the traditionally designed jeepneys with refurbished diesel engines have various sitting capacities. Those that service long routes have a usual capacity up to 20 passengers, just like the one pictured here.
Taken in the town of Subic, in the aforesaid province and Southeast Asian country.
Byahe na! Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao... Sakay na po :)
Let's Travel, Luzon, Visayas and Mindano... Come on board :)
SLEX accident heading into the city. Bus must've hit it while trying to pass it. Most likely the jeepney was going to slow in the fast lane!!!
Les Jeepneys sont un moyen de transport en commun très populaire aux Philippines. Ce sont à l'origine des Jeeps abandonnées par l'armée américaine à l'issue de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, réputées pour leurs décorations flamboyantes et le nombre impressionnant de passagers qu'elles peuvent transporter.
Jeepneys ), sometimes called simply jeeps ), are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art wilkipedia
Jeepneys are a popular means of public transportation in the Philippines . They are minibus-like vehicles that are known for their kitsch decorations and crowded seating. Jeepneys have become a symbol of Philippine culture and art. They originated from the American colonial period share taxis known as auto calesas, which were modified imported cars with attached carriages in the 1930s. These vehicles were mostly destroyed in World War II, and the need for replacement transport vehicles led to the use of U.S. military jeeps left over from the war, which became the template for the modern jeepney . The word "jeepney" is a portmanteau of post-World War II "jeep" and pre-war "jitney". An estimated 600,000 drivers nationwide depend on driving jeepneys for their livelihood.
Les Jeepneys sont un moyen de transport en commun très populaire aux Philippines. Ce sont à l'origine des Jeeps abandonnées par l'armée américaine à l'issue de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, réputées pour leurs décorations flamboyantes et le nombre impressionnant de passagers qu'elles peuvent transporter.
Jeepneys ), sometimes called simply jeeps ), are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art wilkipedia
Katrina riding in local transport called a jeepney in Philippines.
Those eyes say many things. One that comes to my mind is, "I wonder if there's anyplace for me in the world."
I don't think she's looking at anything: it seems to me she's just looking away, wanting to detach herself from life.
Katrina Santillan
Original Photo
Jeepneys have been in operation in the Philippines for nearly 80-years now. Not surprisingly, these vehicles have become an institution and are practically synonymous with the country, serving as a cultural icon and symbol of ingenuity.
A jeepney with bald tires departs a gas station near Manila Bay as a pedestrian trys to navigate the road that has no sidewalks. Tondo, metro Manila, Philippines.
Les Jeepneys sont un moyen de transport en commun très populaire aux Philippines. Ce sont à l'origine des Jeeps abandonnées par l'armée américaine à l'issue de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, réputées pour leurs décorations flamboyantes et le nombre impressionnant de passagers qu'elles peuvent transporter.
Jeepneys ), sometimes called simply jeeps ), are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art wilkipedia www.gettyimages.fr/detail/photo/jeepney-batad-philippines...