Jeepneys Leaving Philippines: Colorful Iconic Farewell
Government Replacing Passenger Vehicles With Pricey Minibuses, Causing Operators To Be Disgruntled
In the Philippines, jeepneys are known as “kings of the road” and are iconic vehicles used by millions to commute. The government plans to phase them out and replace them with more expensive minibuses. This has angered drivers, mechanics and other workers who rely on jeepneys for their livelihoods. Strikes were organized in protest of this plan, which was put on hold after representatives met with the President at his palace. It is believed that replacing jeepney engines with cleaner fuels could be a reasonable solution that would keep these iconic vehicles on the roads while improving air quality.
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