Philippine Jeepney, Still the King of the Road
June 5th, 2007 by 
Gerry D
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There are transport lobbyists who are silently campaigning for the phasing out of Philippine jeepneys from our messy trafficked roads. By introducing alternative modes of transportation like the MRT or the FX taxis a handful of people are saying the jeepney is obsolete.
But do you agree? Would you prefer a jeepney-less road?
First, phasing out the jeepney is equal to killing a cultural heritage. The jeepney is a national symbol and remain an effective mode of transport especially for commuters who don’t have the money to pay for the high fares of taxis and the railway.
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