70-year-old jeepneys in the Philippines face replacement by modern mini-buses due to government plans for public transport modernization.
70 years after their introduction as noisy, smoke-belching vehicles made from leftover US Jeeps, Philippines' iconic jeepneys face an uncertain future due to plans to replace them with modern mini-buses. Easy to fix and cheap to ride, jeepneys have become the backbone of the country's transport system. The government's move to modernize the public transport network has sparked concerns over the future of these colorful vehicles.
April 26, 2024
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