Melvin the Manila Jeepney

Melvin the Manila Jeepney

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 11:50

What's a Jeepney? Its the same thing as a jeep, just longer and intended to operate as a local bus.

According to Wikipedia: Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They were originally made from US military jeeps left over from World War II and are known for their flamboyant decoration and crowded seating. They have become a symbol of Philippine culture.

In most cases "flamboyant" means lots of lights, lots of color, an abundance of horns and tributes to Catholic Icons plastered all over them.

Daily Travel Photo: Jeepney in Manila, Philippines. Olympus E510 + 11-22mm lens - 22mm, 1/125 @ f5.6

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great image - people from

Submitted by Tyler Olson (not verified) on Tue, 04/05/2011 - 12:12.

great image - people from countries such as this must think that the western world is incredibly boring in regards to their vehicle choices and design.

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I'm sure these would look

Submitted by Holgs on Sat, 04/09/2011 - 10:02.

I'm sure these would look great on the streets of Norway!

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