Here in the Philippines we commute within the city, using a jeepney.
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16568)
Philippines
August 18, 2008 3:20am CST
The jeepney fare is usually 8.50 pesos from one point to another no matter what the distance is, as long as it is within the jeepney's route.
Passengers pay directly to the driver, and the driver does not have to ask for payment. The passengers pay anytime they would like to while in transit, or before alighting.
I have noticed that passengers are always honest. There were even times, that if the passenger had no money, he just had to be upfront with the driver and it would be okay with the driver- a free ride.
There were times I had no change (because I was too much in a hurry) and strangers whom I just met inside the jeepney would be generous to pay for my fare.(of course, I was embarrassed, no end). There were times I did the paying too (lol).
All in all it shows the true spirit of Filipinos that I m proud of that - they're basically honest.
Perhaps inevitable factors have a hand in all that is occurring now in the country.
Your reactions would be most welcome, Thank you.
5 responses
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
8 Mar 13
yes that is true that we commute here using of the jeepney,yes the fare was decreased last two years ago and now the new minimum fare is 8.00,and i already did that before,when i totally got zero in my pocket,i just told to the driver the truth that i haven't money in my pocket.
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
14 Apr 09
Wow, an ideal Christian community it sounds. Hehe. Well here in Bohol, we also use jeepneys especially for places outside the city.
In the city proper, the main means of transpo are called tricycles. I think it's in Manila too. Only, in our place, they are much more spacious, and more comfortable.
Our fare was 7 during the surge in oil price. But when it went down, the drivers still charge us 7 pesos instead of 6. Greedy pigs they are!
Most people are honest here too but I haven't tried that when other would volunteer to pay for me although I have been willing to pay for someone at times
Most people are honest here too but I haven't tried that when other would volunteer to pay for me although I have been willing to pay for someone at times
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
14 Apr 09
well i would like to agree that it is an honest job, a very hard one though, imagine the driver having to put out their hands and always extend it at their back to get the fares daily and with that, they have to drive and still their focus on the road...
i have to say though there are some who tries to escape and they are not paying anything at all! he he these are the ones who pretend they have ridden the wrong jeepney routes, or the ones who pretends to be asleep and will be angry he is already beyond where he is supposed to go. hihi..
@jaypeemanuel (1005)
• Philippines
18 Aug 08
Actually, the charge changes after the first four kilometers. The 8.50 fare is only advised for jeepneys with short distances. However, some charges more than 20 pesos. It all depends on the route of the vehicle. I can say that generally, we are not that honest. You are fortunate enough to be trained with Honesty but the major number in our place doesn't give a damn about others.
Anyway, nice observation. Mabuhay ^_^
@Wizzywig (7847)
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18 Aug 08
That sounds like a good transport system and you have good reason to be proud of the honesty and generosity of the people. Are the drivers independent or employed by the city? Our buses are run by companies who pay their drivers a wage so the drivers themselves do not really have the authority to allow non-paying passengers.
I had heard of 'jeepneys' - thank you for explaining their use.
