The Jeepney is one of the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines, a unique way of travelling. The Jeepney was originally made from leftover US military jeeps and in time became a symbol of the Philippine culture.
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Because the jeepney is very popular the seats inside are often filled with passengers and their belongings, seated face-to-face and knee to knee, your personal space will be minimized to almost nothing. However, always new passengers will be added to the already crowded cabin. They will still get on board, eager to start the journey to their own destination, hanging from the tail bumpers and sitting on the top of the jeepney. The fare is very inexpensive and riding one is always a fun and exciting experience.
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In places where there are fewer jeepneys, the tricycle is another popular way of transportation. The tricycle is a motorcycle with a sidecar combination, a canvas or metal roof stretched over a framework of metal bars, welded to the sidecar. A three-wheeled workhorse that carries passengers and cargo and which can easily reach the interior roads, narrow alleys.
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The colourful jeepney and the exotic tricycle both symbolize the Philippines, they perfectly capture the carefree atmosphere of the Islands and are the most recognized, most distinct and the most unique modes of primary transportation in this region. Taking a ride with these icons of local transport will get you in touch with the real countryside and allows you to mingle with the local population. |