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Manila's Jeepney Drivers Face the End of the Road
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Manila's Jeepney Drivers Face the End of the Road

Born from surplus army jeeps, the jeepney became the Philippines' beloved, chaotic public transport. A modernisation programme is now replacing them, and drivers fear the cost.

By FOTOLEXA Economy Desk · 28 October 2026 · 3 min read