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Jeepneys of Manila, Philippines (September 2012)

Colorful and flamboyantly decorated jeepneys are ubiquitous in Manila, originally having been adapted for urban transportation from jeeps left over from U.S. troops after World War II. Now, they are mostly converted from trucks. They are the cheapest and most popular form of transportation in the city. Ever since a jeepney was exhibited at the Philippine pavilion at the 1964 New York World's Fair, they have been a symbol of the Philippines. A visit to Manila would not be complete without a bumpy ride on one.
Jeepneys of Manila Philippines cover page.
Jeepneys of Manila Philippines cover page.		 Map of the Philippines with the star indicating Manila.
Map of the Philippines with the star indicating Manila.		 Primass jeepney coming my way.
Primass jeepney coming my way.		 The decoration is over the top.
The decoration is "over the top."
One of many Jeepneys in Manila, the most popular form of public transport.
One of many Jeepneys in Manila, the most popular form of public transport.		 They are flamboyantly decorated. Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II.
They are flamboyantly decorated. Jeepneys were originally made from U.S. military jeeps left over from World War II.		 Another jeepney called San Roque.
Another jeepney called "San Roque." 		All I had to do was to stand in one place and wait for all the jeepneys to pass by.
All I had to do was to stand in one place and wait for all the jeepneys to pass by.
This jeepney had huge bumpers.
This jeepney had huge bumpers.		 This one was someone's Baby.
This one was someone's "Baby."		 The rear of the jeepney where the passengers pile in.
The rear of the jeepney where the passengers pile in.		 A fuchsia pink bumper.
A fuchsia pink bumper.
In God we trust with a Mercedes logo.
"In God we trust" with a Mercedes logo.		 Another one of dozens of jeepneys that passed by.
Another one of dozens of jeepneys that passed by.

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