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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 They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have also become a symbol of Philippine culture. The word jeepney is usually believed to be a portmanteau of "jeep" and "jitney". Another word for jeepney is fierra but it's almost never used. It is best known in a song called Ang Fierra ni Juan ay may Butas sa Gulong (Juan's Jeep has a Hole in the Tire) Fierra being actually a brand of Asian Utility Vehicle produced by Ford which is also used as a jeepney. HistoryWhen 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. The Filipinos 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 re-establish 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. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License how do you feel that bus and jeepney drivers in our country are earning more than middle-level executives in ? Q. smaller firms? considering that the executive is a college garduate.one bus driver interviewed on TV said he makes more than 1,000 pesos a day. i also overheard a jeepney driver saying that he has already made 700 pesos excluding the 'boundary' or daily rental and his working hours for the day is not yet over, several trips more. i also wonder why the drivers' lives seem more miserable than the executives despite their bigger income which is tax-free. Asked by Sanda P - Thu Nov 6 07:15:29 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments A. That how it is in PI. Your college degree is no assurance for a better life, better future due to government's inaction in the first place, present or past admins. unfortunate to say that most kids are not eager to finish their studies because finding a job is very competitive and will earn you minimum at 380? pesos -tax still to be deducted. or contractual which is even lower than minimum. being a jeep or bus driver, their lives seem miserable because they spend their earnings on drinks, women, gambling, etc. instead on their own family. and sad thing is people tend to look down on them because of the general impression of the society. but the bottom line is they still make more money than most of us. Answered by enteng - Thu Nov 6 12:03:48 2008 Whenever I take a ride in a public passenger jeepney, all forms of courtesy and politeness fly out the window? Q. Here in the Philippines, the jeepney has been its trademark vehicle or transportation. I sometimes take the jeepney going to my office, and coming back home. Although the ideal Philippine jeepney may look colorful and attractive in all its bright and festive colors, in reality, and this is true for public commuters, when boarding a jeepney, you experience the worst of Filipinos! Jeepney drivers and their "conductors" call and shout and yell the name or names of the destinations where the jeep is heading, much to the discomfort of your ears. They fill the jeepney with passengers to capacity! Most times you'd find yourself squeezed by your fellow passenger from both sides, you all look like sardines packed so tightly in a can! And,… [cont.] Asked by bongcs - Wed Jul 26 12:54:28 2006 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments A. It's not a matter of being discourteous. You're just not used to the "masa" since you only take the jeep "sometimes." The "barkers" call out where the jeep is heading in a pila--the driver is in line and pays someone who's in charge--so the jeep has to be filled to the max for the driver to recoup what he paid for. Passengers who need to get off somewhere near tend to sit closest to the "door" because it's more convenient to get in or out. People who will travel the whole trip may opt for the inner part since they're staying the whole trip. There are also courteous people who will "kandong" others if the jeep is full just to be able to fit another who's eager to get to work or home. It's a tough commute out there and sometimes you'll… [cont.] Answered by Promdi - Wed Jul 26 14:17:46 2006 Is there an official website for Sarao Jeepney? or is there a site where i can get lots of info about Sarao? ?
Q. Is there an official website for Sarao Jeepney? or is there a site where i can get lots of info about Sarao? ? Asked by sarsky - Tue Nov 18 12:43:39 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. on google, search sarao jeepney! Answered by john - Tue Nov 18 12:54:32 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "jeepney" 2 killed, 12 hurt in jeepney collision
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