Mini-Buses Are Roaming Around The City

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

January 6, 2021 8:56pm CST

Since we had our lockdown, mini-buses are starting to roam around the city. They are air-conditioned type vehicles and passengers are 1-meter apart. It seems that they are going to replace the traditional jeepneys. Up to this date, I never tried to ride on any types of vehicles in my city. I prefer to hike to the town proper and vice-versa. Any new things can be seen at your place? Do you think these mini-buses are practical to have?

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

7 Jan 21

I prefer my car, it would be too far for me to hike anywhere since the nearest store where I could buy food is 8 miles up hill and the bank is 12 miles more or less uphill.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

7 Jan 21

You would know best about that @Shavkat

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@rebelann Thanks.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

Oh, my. I think you really need to ride in a car when you go to the nearest store. If it is too far for me to travel, I might as well ride on a taxi here. In my humble opinion, it is the safest vehicle that I can ride than jeepneys or mini-buses.

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@KityCat (7739)

• India

7 Jan 21

We still have our normal buses roaming around. No new mini buses seen here

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

In my city, this is the first time that we had mini-buses. I find it weird since my city is not that big enough to accommodate new vehicles like this. Perhaps it is a sign of being progressive. It was just my thought about it.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@KityCat Honestly, we really don't have mini buses here. However, we have buses that can bring people to other provinces or cities.

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@KityCat (7739)

• India

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat probably they disposed off some old buses and repleaced it with these new once ?

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@rsa101 (40946)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

Yes here in Manila there are also vehicles like that that are roaming around already since last year. They will replace the dilapidated Jeepney although many drivers are protesting against it.

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@rsa101 (40946)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat They will be replaced soon. I think their franchise will just not be renewed anymore so they cannot ply the roads anymore.

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I am sure that PUJ drivers will be protesting if it happens to replace jeepneys in the city. I had seen mini-buses in Manila. Although it happens the old ones that I had ridden on before.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

7 Jan 21

No new things, we have those mini buses for public transport from ages.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I shared this because this is the first time we had them.

My city is not that huge to have these mini-buses. It is just my opinion

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@LadyDuck It is like my city, but we got used to riding jeepneys or taxis. Having these mini-buses will be a good replacement for jeepneys.

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@LadyDuck (502148)

• Italy

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat The number of people living in my city is 4,000, we have those small bus just because we are a small city.

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

no mini buses. just UV and tricycle. No jeeps yet here

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

We don't have tricycles here. But I like riding on them if being in the province. Can I ask where is your place here in our country? I got intrigued.

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@rakski (156200)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@Shavkat I am in Paranaque. But it is quite hard without the jeep here

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@rakski I had been there before. I also noticed that it is hard to find jeepneys there.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Jan 21

Buses are practical. It's good you can walk to town.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

It wasn't that far, Valerie. I used to be a volunteer and walking is what I usually do.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@just4him It is good exercise for me. Actually, it is time for me to keep fit as much as possible.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat I'm glad it's not far.

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@May2k8 (19788)

• Indonesia

7 Jan 21

Nothing new here yet, I like to walk.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I also love brisk walking, especially if the weather is cool.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

7 Jan 21

The newest thing is schools have started.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I am glad that there are new things at school there. I don't have any ideas if there are some changes at schools here since no students are allowed to go here.

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@ARIES1973 (11944)

• Legaspi, Philippines

7 Jan 21

I think I saw a similar bus here. But I don't ride any public transportation since July. I am using my own car to travel to and from my office.

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@ARIES1973 (11944)

• Legaspi, Philippines

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat I just learned how to drive last July and I am careful. I bought an old car and I love it. This car has been very helpful to me and my family.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@ARIES1973 I do agree with you. It is not our priority to have a car yet. We are still planning to build a new house. Who knows? We might change our minds because it can be useful, too.

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

Before the pandemic, our cousin crashed our car. So we don't have it anymore. It is hopeless to fix it. Sometimes I ride on my younger brother's motorbike. It is better to have a private car when traveling especially now.

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@JudyEv (381739)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jan 21

I guess while we have to social distance then these buses are a good idea.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I think it is a good idea. The seating arrangement and the distance are good enough to protect the passengers.

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat There hasn't been anything like this where I live. Only thing different that took place regarding Covid and public transport, was new signs being put in place to tell people to sit away from each other. I think if it works in keeping people safe, then that's good.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

It is also the same thing here. We do have new signages that you mentioned. These mini-buses are available in different places in my city. It seems that they are embracing the new public transportation.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

9 Jan 21

@VivaLaDani13 Personally, I am not confident to be riding on these mini-buses. They are enclosed and I cannot be sure if the coronavirus is lurking around the vehicles.

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

9 Jan 21

@Shavkat I am curious to know what you feel about these mini-buses? I know you said you prefer to hike around but what are your thoughts about these mini-buses?

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat Even before the corona I hardly rode a bus so cannot tell you if they are good or not. I try to stay inside as much as I can so unless I read about it online do not know what is new. We are in lockdown and going into another one tomorrow.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I am not being paranoid but it is better to walk for me. I just want to be in the open air than being enclosed in a vehicle like this.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@Hannihar Thank you for your understanding.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat I completely understand why you prefer to walk and that is not paranoia at all.

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@Janet357 (75638)

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7 Jan 21

We have mini buses here but the aircon is not felt hshahaha.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I can relate to that situation. At some point, I am missing working in Manila, which was my planned finding a job here before the pandemic. Now, it needs to be delayed.

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@rhuenz (10680)

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7 Jan 21

No new things seen around here,but I like that mini bus compare to jeepney, That would be convenient for passengers,with distance,unlike jeepney. So you are living in Baguio?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

Some of the local people here appreciated these new mini-buses. I think it is more convenient than riding jeepneys. Yes, I am living in Baguio City.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

@rhuenz (10680)

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7 Jan 21

@Shavkat I see,

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@prinzcy (32299)

• Malaysia

7 Jan 21

It's not safe to ride the jeepneys? I am not really comfortable being in closed space with strangers during this pandemic. I'll try to avoid it as much as I could.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

For me, I think it is not safe. I. myself cannot push to ride a vehicle that is totally enclosed like this mini-bus.

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@msdivkar (23356)

• India

7 Jan 21

Mini bus looks luxurious. Hope common man would be able to afford the ride.

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@msdivkar (23356)

• India

8 Jan 21

@Shavkat It is okay then.

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

The fare is affordable. It looks luxurious because it is new.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61463)

• United States

7 Jan 21

Nothing much has changed just people being more careful.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

7 Jan 21

I also noticed this, too. Most people are wearing face masks and shields when going out.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

7 Jan 21

They are much safer than riding in a jeepney, but not during a pandemic.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

I agree. I am still not confident to ride this. I still prefer to walk around the city.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@DianneN I think it is far better to use private cars or vans. At least, we know that we are safer.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

8 Jan 21

@Shavkat Walking is always better. The vans are good, but it's the driver you have to be wary of as well as other drivers.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

7 Jan 21

@Shavkat We had it a few years ago, they are very practical because they are fast and in the summer they have air conditioning, the ticket was of course 3x more expensive, I used them when I needed to. But I haven't seen them in years ... really where did they go ?!

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

I heard that the fare was doubled in using these mini-buses. It seems that they are convenient for some since it is not crowded for the passengers. The seating arrangement followed the protocol to have 1 meter apart.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

8 Jan 21

@LowRiderX For me, it's too early to say about the future of these mini-buses in the city.

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

8 Jan 21

@Shavkat They were not withdrawn at the time of the pandemic, but several years ago.. that they still exist here, that they would probably be abolished because it is cramped

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