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Jeepney Strike

Discussion in 'General Chit Chat' started by Dave_E, Oct 17, 2017.

  1. Dave_E
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    Dave_E Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Jeepneys having a nationwide two day strike again I see. :eek:

    Whilst I find jeepneys damned uncomfortable, they are a memorable part of the Philippines.

    Long live the Jeepney!

    From Rappler:

    MANILA, Philippines – Classes were suspended and government work cancelled nationwide on Monday, October 16, as transport groups launched a two-day strike to protest the government's jeepney modernization program.

    It's the third nationwide strike against the Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) Modernization Program, with the last two strikes held in September and February this year.

    While the plan to upgrade old jeepneys had been considered in 2016, it wasn't until earlier this year that the details of the plan were fleshed out.

    What's the program about?

    In June, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) launched the program, which will mandate the phaseout of PUVs aged 15 years or older.

    To promote safer and more environmentally-friendly transport options, jeepneys should be replaced by those powered by Euro 4 engines or electrically-powered engines with solar panels for roofs.

    There are also proposals to have PUVs outfitted with additional features such as speed limiters, a GPS navigation system, dashboard cameras, an automated fare collection system, Wi-FI, and closed-circuit television cameras.

    Also part of the modernization program is a change in the franchising system, updates on new routes, and training for drivers.

    The government is eyeing to have modernized buses, jeepneys, and public utility vans across the country by 2020.

    Around 180,000 jeepneys will need to be replaced, according to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board.

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  2. Jim
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    Jim Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    New tires would be a start, hand brakes that actually work. :rolleyes:
  3. Aromulus
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    Aromulus The Don Staff Member

    On the one occasion my beloved wanted us to use one to show me, I kindly refused and opted on a more expensive taxi ride, as after a cursory look at the jeepneys in question I reckoned that none of them would have passed an M.O.T. test in a million years, for all reasons under the sun.
    So I am kind of sorry to say, that I never had the experience of using one, as my welfare is more important ...
    Prevention is better than cure, as they say...
  4. john jones
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    john jones Active Member

    Fumes,fumes,fumes but glad I've ridden many times in them to experience it!
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  5. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Nothing like them, great fun.
  6. DavidAlma
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    DavidAlma Well-Known Member

    Most of the motorbikes I rode as a teenager, and later cheap old cars, would not have passed an MOT either, but ride them I did. I survived my youth like most of us did. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for safety, but sometimes you have to accept things are the way they are and live the experience.
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  7. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    First trip when I went over we had a driver for the family car, 2nd trip and further trips it's been the Jeepney. Between wife's home and Dagupan I've been known to pass the money forward saying Buyer (pangasian) or Bayed (tagalog) much to the locals amusement.
    One local driver lets me sit in the front with him if he takes us into town.
  8. bigmac
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  9. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    L
    Room for a few more there.
    What colour
  10. Stupot10
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    Stupot10 Active Member

    I'm happy to ride a jeepney and have on a few occasions, but being tall makes it funny for the locals as I have to sit hunched a bit as my head is on the roof :D
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  11. Bootsonground
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    “You do not want to fix your engines, which were used already but had been overhauled. Those are really machines that should be phased out. You see, they are smoke belchers and our poor fellow Filipinos who do not have cars, aircon suck everything,” the President said.

    “This is what I will do, either you modernize next year, sell your jeeps to the junkyards. Next year, I don’t want to see any single PUJ (on the streets) because if I see one, you will be arrested. Do not resist anymore because I am telling the truth, this is the law,” Duterte added.

    He said no one will be allowed to “get away.”

    Under the government’s plan, drivers would have to buy new e-jeeps under a government subsidy program.

    Groups opposing it said even with the subsidy, small and independent operators would still not be able to afford it.

    But Duterte said small operators did not have to worry about shelling out big cash.

    “If you cannot afford it, I am okay even if you just pay P1 per day,” he said.






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  12. Bootsonground
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    Bootsonground Guest

    Hopefully,next on the hit list is the famous Philippine killer bus!
    Be gone killer bus!
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  13. graham59
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    What utter nonsense.

    All that needs to be replaced is the engine and ancillaries... exchanged for a 'clean' one.

    It is irrelevant what the power plant happens to be pulling along.

    Of course there will be 'interested parties' rubbing their hands together at the thought of all those new vehicles, in addition to the recycling.

    Will those very expensive new vehicles be able to put up with the sort of conditions encountered in the province, that the current tough old workhorses are ? I very much doubt it... never mind being capable of having basic repairs carried out using a length of wire and a large hammer.

    Will they keep the thousands employed in cottage industries building and supplying parts for jeepneys in jobs ?

    No, let the poor 3rd world people keep their 'brick outhouse' tough as old boots, glorious jeepneys, and throw them a few quid towards the fitment of a modern clean-running power plant. Should they decide voluntarily to buy something more modern, fine. Meanwhile let's sort out where the vast majority of the worlds' pollution comes from, and that certainly isn't the Philippines.
  14. Sanders
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    Sanders Banned

    Interesting. And interesting to see Duterte is pushing this programme through.
  15. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    The family jeepney now only private use[​IMG]
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  16. Sanders
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    Sanders Banned

    Nice.


    And the future... the E Trikes of Intramuros for example...
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  17. Drunken Max
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    Drunken Max Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    I tried to find a Jeepney for the wedding but no joy ( in the UK). Its difficult to do a wedding with a phil feeling. Any ideas?
  18. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    Lechon baboy :D
  19. Sanders
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    Sanders Banned

    I have always thought that if you could pick up a couple of them, really smart ones at a snip, then get them on a boat to the U.K. they would be a source of income and interest potentially.

    I have no idea on pricing for the journey though.
  20. Anon04576
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    Anon04576 Well-Known Member

    A working jeepney wouldn’t even pass an UK MOT I don’t think. One would have to also consider the cost of getting it ship-shape.

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