The best things in Philippine Jeepneys

Jeepneys are a popular unique means of public transportation here 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 They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are well known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. It serves as an informal substitute for the bus system existing now with a shifting selection of routes based on the passengers' demand.

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The word jeepney is usually believed to come from the words "jeep" and "knee" because of the crowded seating, passengers must sit knee to knee. Hence, the word jeepney. The word jeepney is also commonly believed to be a portmanteau of "jeep" and "jitney".

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These are the things you must know about it.

Jeepney has a cheaper fare.
It is a mass transportation we can get around the city with paying just only for a range of 6.50PHP - 8.50PHP amount.

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Jeepney teaches you to be friendly with other people.
"Ate/kuya pwede paabot" in tagalog or "palihug ko" in bisaya. You don't have any option to do but to pass the fare to the driver especially when you're nearest to him. Some jeepney's in a larger city here in the Philippines have a conductor, he is the one who receives the fare and gives back the change in order not to disturb the driver and be focus only to the road.

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Jeepney you can feel the breath of the air.
Since it has wide open window design, you can feel the air touching your face and feel refresh than a car aircon.

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Jepneey comes with different unique designs.
It reminds that Filipino people are so talented particularly in the arts. Expressing their thoughts through painting the body of the jeepney. It does not only make the jeepney look beautiful but as well gives hope to the passengers through the deep meaning of it.

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Truly, jeepney has a big part in the history and culture of the Philippines. So what are you waiting for, try now and be amazed at how it works.

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References:
http://www.tourisminthephilippines.com/transport/jeepney/philippine-jeepney-history.html
http://8list.ph/pros-and-cons-jeepney-edition/