Considered as the Filipinos' preferred mode of public transportation, the jeepney has been a national icon since the end of World War II. Rising fuel costs and a push to reduce carbon emissions now threaten its existence.
Highlights
- In 2017, the previous Philippine government began a phase-out of older jeepneys because they pollute the environment and can be dangerous for passengers.
- The sector is calling on the new government to find a way that not only protects the environment but keeps jobs and preserves Asia's automotive heritage.
- The government recently raised the minimum fare nationwide to 11 PHP to help Jeepney drivers meet the rising costs of petrol.
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