Filipino Jeepney: Mobile works of art

I wish we had these vehicles in the U.S. Imagine how many kids and young-at-heart would be dashing to go to work or school in one of these!

According to Allen Yu of Asia's Perfect 10 blog, the Jeepney is the most popular modes of transport in the Philippines. Originally produced for the U.S. Military, these vehicles have been transformed to fit up to twenty people at a time and are painted in a bright rainbow of colors designed to grab the attention of potential passengers. Some Jeepneys are even adorned with chrome hood ornaments, airhorns, religious icons and flashing multicolored lights.

What an excellent way to reuse vehicles that have been thrown to the wayside and turn them into bright, colorful means for public transportation.

Allen gives us a few tips on how to ride a Jeepney: aseanclan.blogspot.com/2008/01/how-to-ride-jeepney.html