Jeepney makers in the Philippines: Seeing the Unseen
by The Longest Way Home ~ March 5th, 2010. Filed under: Philippines.
New Style Filippino Jeepney
Jeepney’s are unique road transportation vehicles used in the Philippines. A cross between a bus and a jeep!
“Where do Jeepney’s come from?” It’s a question I’ve wanted an answer to since first jumping on board one of these gas guzzlers in Manila. Of all public transport vehicles I have taken, I like the jeepney the most. Especially the front seat!
I asked around Manila and the Visayas, only to be misunderstood, misquoted, and then offered one for sale. No, I only wanted to know where they came from. Who created this unique auto mobile? Like most things these days, the internet coughed up some answers. A small site about post WW2 manufacturers that have long since closed down in post American influenced Philippines.
Coming soon on Seeing the Unseen: Finding Rafflesia, the world’s largest flower, and rarest in The Philippines
This is an additional post and one of a series highlighting the island of Mindanao & the people living in The Philippines
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March 6th, 2010
VERY cool!! i love seeing the photos and hearing more about it. thanks!
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March 7th, 2010
-jessiev- Glad you enjoyed!
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March 8th, 2010
They sure does look like a lot of fun, so when I get there in the future sometimes, I must try!
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March 8th, 2010
-Lifecruiser Travel Blog- Hi again! Yes they’re really a lot of fun. From the outside or inside they look great, not too uncomfortable either for around a city.
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