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Public Transportation Essay

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As many of us have classes, appointments, careers and destinations to head off to, we always try to search for the most feasible way to get around the bustling city of Metro Manila. We tend to consider many factors such as affordability, speed, comfort and practicality when choosing the most suitable form of transport to make our daily commutes. One of the most popular modes of transportation is car ownership. People would buy their own personal vehicle and drive it to their destinations. Currently, I own a Toyota Innova which I drive every now and then. Last February, I drove the van to Domino’s Pizza to buy dinner. In contrast, other commuters would prefer to rely on public transportation to travel across the city. In Manila, there are many …show more content…

To begin with, for Nafarette, it takes him at least 10 minutes of waiting time before he can board the train during the light hours. During rush hour, the stations are packed with commuters and, lines last for hours (Nafarette Personal Communication). Many MRT and LRT stations are crowded as extensive, meandering lines of people wait for trains. This makes queuing is an unpleasant and uncomfortable experience as people stand for minutes or hours, waiting idly by for their trains. In addition, according to a report by Ron B. Lopez, a bus fell from the Skyway bridge on December 16, 2013. There were at least 21 fatalities and 20 casualties as the bus crash landed into a van below (Lopez). This is not an isolated incident as many of the public transportation systems are dangerous in the Philippines. This is due to the reckless driving by jeepney and bus operators and the dilapidated state of many vehicles. Such blatant disregard for road safety has lead to numerous accidents and claimed the lives of many commuters. Lastly, when I rode an E-Jeepney in Taft Avenue, I found the ride to be agonizing and dreadful because of the lack of air-conditioning, low headroom and cramped interior. In other words, traveling by jeep gives commuters their money’s worth as the low prices are exchanged for comfort and

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