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We've Been Recycling Since WW2 More jeepney pictures here! Whenever I feel the utter despair for the plight of our country, I see a ray of hope whenever I see a jeepney. Here are some reasons why the Jeepney (and how we use it) is just like the Filipino (or the other way around) : Filipinos have the ability to improvise a solution in any dire situation. When the Americans left the country after WW2, they also left most of their military equipment they deemed as trash. We turned them to jeepneys. Filipinos are resourceful. The first jeepneys were all made of sturdy material. Through the years and due to lack of funds, scrap metals as well as surplus parts were used. Various decors which include horse figurines (for added horsepower), flags, colorful lights, stickers, paintings, decals, stickers and numerous sideview mirrors often are used as ornaments on the front hood of any jeep, but really to cover up the below standards results of a tedious process of joining and combining disparate colored scrap metals. Unfortunately, most jeepneys have been left bare nowadays. But this meant that we can be proud of the quality of the body which has become superior with or without the touch-ups. Filipinos are artistic. No two jeepneys are alike. Its not just the decors on the outside, but Filipino artistry can be gleaned via the neon lights, the collection of pine tree air fresheners (mostly used) or the colorful cushions inside. Riding in one is a pure trip to all the senses. Befriending a Filipino, is an experience one can never forget. Filipinos are resilient but we know when to stop. By pulling a cord, to making sucking sounds, to knocking 3 times on the ceiling (no not the song), to shouting "Para" or "sa tabi lang", or combining any 6 of this, surely, your jeepney will stop. Otherwise, just like the Filipino, it will move on despite all the obstacles, and despite people saying that we will never make it. Filipinos are survivors. Did you know that Sarao Motors, the pioneer in Jeepney manufacturing since the 40s, have been closed for several years now? Despite this, the number of jeepneys (as we see them in the streets are not dwindling any bit). Most of the jeepneys are made from San Pablo, Laguna or Cavite. And despite all the new modes of transporting people, the jeepney remains to be a force to reckon with (especially when they push you out of your lanes). Filipinos are honest. We employ an honesty basis in payment system for our jeepneys, rivalling that of automated machines in buses and trains in Europe, America and some parts of Asia. We even made it a notch higher as we do it manually, passing our payment from one passenger to another. Besides we are overidden with guilt as we read ubiquitous stickers inside jeepneys that say "God knows Judas not pay". and lastly, just like Jeepneys, Filipinos will be here, rain or shine, anytime of the day. Problems come and go, but we, the Filipinos, just like the jeepneys will be here forever. Facts to Remember: Fare: minimum P 4.00 (first 2.5 kms) and whatever it costs thereafter, as deemed by the driver. Capacity: 8 per row of seat (16 at the back and 2 in front) or whatever the driver deems as a good number. In the province, it can even fit 30 people, with 12 on top of the jeepney. Route: fixed route. But if the driver feels that he is better off veering away from one street, he can take you to heaven (literally) by inserting itself to side streets and what-have-yous. Bookmark this post on:
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