The Russian metro, or Underground system as we call it here in London, is the world’s most beautiful transport network. Built in the Soviet era as a subterranean ornate network for citizens to enjoy on their travels. The Moscow Metro … Continue reading
Woman on local train, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Traditional dish of red rice and chicken soup, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Portrait of Sunil, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Man walking past ancient tree, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Fruit Stall, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Dutch Hospital at twilight, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Rear view of Truck, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Fish market at dawn, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Fish market at dawn, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Man sweeping ground at dawn, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle Lighthouse at dawn, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Clocktower, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Wedding Party posing for photograph, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Old Train at Galle Train Station, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Old Train at Galle Train Station, Galle, South Coast, Sri Lanka, Asia
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines.[2] They are known for their crowded seating and kitsch decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art.[3] A Sarao jeepney was exhibited at the Philippine pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair as a national image for the Filipinos.[1][4]
Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II.[5] The word jeepney is a portmanteau word – some sources consider it a combination of “jeep” and “jitney“, while other sources say “jeep” and “knee”, because the passengers sit in very close proximity to each other.[1][6] While most jeepneys are used as public utility vehicles, those used as personal vehicles have their rear doors attached with “For family use” or “Private” sign painted on them to alert commuters. Exceptions to this are jeepneys traversing expressways, where rear doors are mandatory, and at times, mechanically rigged to be controlled from the driver side. Jeepneys are used less often for commercial or institutional use.
