Jeepney Related Literature

This chapter consists of readings, studies and literatures that helped in conceptualization of this study. The researchers had sought for the different articles and literatures related to the research that would help to fully understand the topic and made this study feasible. The related literature and studies should be a strong foundation and a good justification for the research. The following papers summed up below contain the reasons why the proponents took initiative of focusing on improving the fare system of Philippine jeepneys.

Review of Related Literature The Philippine jeepney is at once the pride and the curse of Philippine roads. It stands as a source of pride because of the ingenuity that it represents: the conversion of a military

It never fails. Your next problem is getting to ride one. Just wave your hand as it comes, it will stop very near you. Here in Manila, frequently there's no need. Stand by the road and look as if waiting for a ride, a jeepney will automatically stop in front of you. Help yourself up, sit down and brace yourself. But sitting down isn't always that easy as there are some passengers who could be just absent-minded or absolutely without a care in the world. They won't move when someone is about to sit on their side. It can be very annoying and it does happen a lot. Hang firm once you get seated. There are safety handrails you can grab and it is a good idea to hang on because jeepneys swerve and stop abruptly, often to pick up passengers the same way you got picked. Paying for your fare is supposed to be easy. With all those passengers riding with you, one is bound to reach for your money and pass it on to reach the driver, just don't forget to say "bayad po." This is the part that I hate the most, because not everyone seems cooperative. Some are sleeping or some are pretending to be deaf and wait for others to help instead. Patience is a virtue though, so politely say "makiki-abot lang po." If no one would still budge, I guess it is ok to make a scene, just be creative like shouting "ang di mag-abot ng bayad ko,

The design of jeepneys also exposes passengers to unnecessary danger. We are aware that there have been countless incidents of passengers being harassed and held up, which only proves that jeepneys are not exactly designed to ensure passenger safety. Also, jeepney drivers defy every traffic rule there is and turn streets into terminals, and the convenience of their passengers is the least of their concern. Some people find it more practical to commute on jeepneys because they offer the cheapest fare. The phase-out of jeepneys would likely affect the marginalized, not to mention the inconsiderate, jeepney drivers who would lose their jobs. E-jeepneys can take the place of the old type of jeepneys, but it would take time and huge investment before e-jeepneys can be deployed in commercial quantity. (Pagsolingan, September 2010). There were reported incidents for the reason of the vehicle’s design. There is a lifespan for the jeepney that is assigned by the government for the safety of the passengers. As the technology progresses, the new and improved jeepney was developed. Yet, it may take some time for the nation to implement its usage since it is costly for the