Comments on: Only in the Philippines: electric jeepneys invade Makati

By: catswalks

catswalks — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:06:48 +0000

I like the idea. What I don’t like is that they are not philippine-made.

By: Ajay’s Writings on the Wall… » Electric jeepneys start plying in Makati… for free!

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:51:27 +0000

[...] So much about driving tips. If you’re curious about what the hoopla about electric jeepneys is all about, Bel-Air Village in Makati is the place to be. To test its viability as a viable mode of transportation for the general public, a couple of e-jeeps are already transporting passengers to neighboring Rockwell Center… and it’s all for free! [...]

By: ajay

ajay — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:36:23 +0000

Good that you already saw one Melo. Baka naman me natatago dyan na plastik pantakip sa ulan

By: Paradise Philippines

Paradise Philippines — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 23:41:12 +0000

I saw one personaly and i think its cool… I hope a lot of this units can be seen in manila too.. the only thing i dont like is its size and design… theres no provision for rain protection.. well i know the design will evolve on the demand get high..

By: ajay

ajay — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:47:57 +0000

Hopefully the idea catches on Jaypee…

I like your metaphor Fruityoaty. Not to be anti-masa, but riding a jeepney makes me feel miserable because of the fumes and the way the drivers drive…. you portrayed this state of misery pretty well in so few words

By: fruityoaty

fruityoaty — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 01:34:38 +0000

My only memory of being in a Jeepney was 20 years ago… when I was still a child.

It’s not a particularly good memory. It was like riding a death trap hurling towards… well, hell. And I also remember everyone smelled of dust, sweat and weariness… well, if weariness had a smell… it would smell like that ride.

By: Jaypee

Jaypee — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:59:27 +0000

This is a great idea and a project worth emulating and supporting!

I hope other cities follow and use this e-jeepneys too. And I hope that the government officials give their full support.

By: ajay

ajay — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:57:26 +0000

They should catch-on Tubbu, if it’s good for our environment…

Electric powered cars? That’s good news Eileen. Thanks for enlightening us on the matter

Depressing nga Skye. Jeepneys are soooo ’70s. It’s already 2007. Just goes to show what little progress we’ve achieved since then.

By: skye

skye — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:59:09 +0000

I hate the fact that this mode of transportation is NOT a dying breed. This has got to be the most depressing piece of news that even hit me. 20 years from now, I’ll still be seeing a jeep under a “no loading/unloading” sign. Someone tell me how I can get excited about this.

By: eileen co

eileen co — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:12:37 +0000

hi ajay and christianne! as far as i know, the ejeepney’s fare will be the same as the regular jeepney’s fare.

one premise of the project is that jeeps in the philippines are iconic, that’s why they tried to make it look as much like our regular jeepneys as possible. the technology is not limited to jeeps however, so hopefully this will be adapted by other forms of vehicles in the future

yes i agree that there will be resistance from some sectors. but if it makes the quality of our air better then hopefully more people will give their support rather than oppose this project. let’s keep our fingers crossed!