Jeepneys

Jeepney




Singular public transportation

Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II we know them because of their pretentious decoration and because they are always crowded. They have become an omnipresent symbol of Philippine culture.

The word jeepney is a combination of the words "jeep" and "Jitney".

While most are used as public utility vehicles, jeepneys used as a personal vehicle have their tailgate attached, known in the Philippines as "For family use", originating from the sign painted on them. Jeepneys are used less often for commercial or institutional use.

Image: "Jeepneys in Manila" from Wikimedia Commons. Picture made by (WT-shared) Thorsten. Text: Adapted from Wikipedia. Go