Jeepneys Plus Air Conditioning

One time, Hannah and I were on our way to work at Commonwealth when we saw a jeep that is enclosed. Windows and doors not open. I was intrigued, so intrigued I convinced Hannah we ride on it to work. Convincing her was a challenge, but my curiosity didn't give up.

Yahoo! I was amazed. I let out the child in me again. Hahahah! It even had a TV - the more amazed I became. It was clean and all. Oh so neat! But then again, it is pretentious.

*Hannah on tantrums for riding the jeep*

*TV and Air Con for the amazement*

*Took a photo of the jeep while waiting for Hannah to come out*

It still is a jeepney, a jeepney that is trying to be something else? Like a bus? Why would passengers choose to ride this aircon-ed jeep instead of an aircon-ed bus? (Well, except all that curiosity). Our ride to work would cost P8.00 on a regular jeepney and P11.00 on an aircon-ed bus. Guess how much we payed. P15.00!! The air conditioning and the TV just increased the overhead cost. Its not something to be happy about after all.

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@ RANDOM:

Jeepneys I think is one manifestation of how culture can affect development. Click here and read this thread from PEYUPS. I would like to end this entry with this response from the link:

"Jeepneys are inefficient: they have less passengers per unit area compared to buses, and they consume more fuel than other forms of public transportation. Also, since their engines are less efficient, they emit more air pollutants.

Phase out jeepneys and there will be less congestion in Metro Manila's streets. However, alternatives should be in place and those jeepney drivers would have to have other jobs. I like the idea of a subway system."

-armas_nukleyar

-Peyups Legend