Philippine Jeepney must have reached its point of no return already. It has already maximized its potential as a Philippine icon. Indeed it is a truly Filipino ingenuity which brought about the creation of the jeepney and it has done its fair share in the country's transport system. But like any thing good, it usually doesn't last forever.
Unfortunately under all standards, these jeepneys fail in many aspects. It cant pass safety standards whether it be environmental or human safety. when these jeeps rev its engine it emits the most deadly carbon monoxide which contributes to more than 50% of Metro Manila's air pollution according to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC). And probably because it is originally designed as a backyard project, its design remains to be at its backyard state. Its safety features did not really have correct engineering design which reason why a lot of accidents happen when these jeeps make steep turns or over speeds. It is either they are oversized or undersized, which ever that is, it will cause trouble to the riding public.
The time has finally come that the Philippine government and some manufacturers have come to realize that they need to come up with something innovative and yet safe for the public to ride on. We already have the Light Rail Transport System which helped ease the public from the agony going through the main thoroughfare traffic during rush hour. We have the public boat that ply through the Pasig river which is also very convenient to those who are near the river if they can bear the stinking smell.
We are expecting that more than half of the public utility jeepney will no longer be allowed to ply their routes beginning next year following a stricter registration standards. This news may affect a lot of our drivers who rely solely from the earnings of their jeepney but considering the alternative public transport they are coming up in replacement, this may at all override the drivers dismay with public joy and comfort.
Already in the coming is the new BEEP (jeepney for JEEP while BEEP for small bus). Beep is your typical mini bus which has the original configuration of the jeepney specially in the seat arrangement, it is still the bench type on its side with ample room for some people to stand up during rush hours. It can accommodate 26 passengers, 18 passengers including the driver and 8 people standing at the back probably along the aisle.
The beep is patterned from the gruau microbus of Europe. The innovation engine for development has positioned Microbus, in addition to the supply of major manufacturers. This friendly mini-bus style Play Mobil is in use in some thirty cities. So far, 150 vehicles in thermal diesel version. With its wide door (opening 1.40 m) and its low-floor flat (18 cm), Gruau Microbus is easily accessible. Modular, a modern design it is "a true bus on a reduced template"
Its main characteristics:
-- Capacity of 21 to 23 seats (depending on the version) including the driver, until 10 seats of which 1 UFR (Wheelchair Unit).
-- Gauge mini, maxi handling: length = 5.60 m, 2.08 m = width, height = 2.95 m.
-- Turning radius between sidewalks: 6.70 m, between walls: 7.00 m
-- Design and a welcoming interior design, an original bus light.
The Beep is all brand new compared to its predecessor the jeep which are all surplus. The chassis is fuso canter by Mitsubishi motors so therefore we can be assured that this is not a running coffin. The new project is also air conditioned which I believe makes everyday travel a lot more convenient for everyone using the public transport system.
The only setback we have for beep is that this costs Php 1.6 million to purchase as compared to the jeepney which is usually valued at 600,000-750,000. However, since this is a brand new unit, the banks and insurance companies would probably accommodate its operators for insurance coverage and certainly bank financin
My recommendation however uncalled for, I would say that if these beeps come to pass, they should put a device that would limit its speed to 60 kph so that like the gruau microbus which is run by battery, passengers will remain to be comfortable even if the driver is driven to step on the gas.
Unfortunately under all standards, these jeepneys fail in many aspects. It cant pass safety standards whether it be environmental or human safety. when these jeeps rev its engine it emits the most deadly carbon monoxide which contributes to more than 50% of Metro Manila's air pollution according to the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC). And probably because it is originally designed as a backyard project, its design remains to be at its backyard state. Its safety features did not really have correct engineering design which reason why a lot of accidents happen when these jeeps make steep turns or over speeds. It is either they are oversized or undersized, which ever that is, it will cause trouble to the riding public.
The time has finally come that the Philippine government and some manufacturers have come to realize that they need to come up with something innovative and yet safe for the public to ride on. We already have the Light Rail Transport System which helped ease the public from the agony going through the main thoroughfare traffic during rush hour. We have the public boat that ply through the Pasig river which is also very convenient to those who are near the river if they can bear the stinking smell.
We are expecting that more than half of the public utility jeepney will no longer be allowed to ply their routes beginning next year following a stricter registration standards. This news may affect a lot of our drivers who rely solely from the earnings of their jeepney but considering the alternative public transport they are coming up in replacement, this may at all override the drivers dismay with public joy and comfort.
Already in the coming is the new BEEP (jeepney for JEEP while BEEP for small bus). Beep is your typical mini bus which has the original configuration of the jeepney specially in the seat arrangement, it is still the bench type on its side with ample room for some people to stand up during rush hours. It can accommodate 26 passengers, 18 passengers including the driver and 8 people standing at the back probably along the aisle.
The beep is patterned from the gruau microbus of Europe. The innovation engine for development has positioned Microbus, in addition to the supply of major manufacturers. This friendly mini-bus style Play Mobil is in use in some thirty cities. So far, 150 vehicles in thermal diesel version. With its wide door (opening 1.40 m) and its low-floor flat (18 cm), Gruau Microbus is easily accessible. Modular, a modern design it is "a true bus on a reduced template"
Its main characteristics:
-- Capacity of 21 to 23 seats (depending on the version) including the driver, until 10 seats of which 1 UFR (Wheelchair Unit).
-- Gauge mini, maxi handling: length = 5.60 m, 2.08 m = width, height = 2.95 m.
-- Turning radius between sidewalks: 6.70 m, between walls: 7.00 m
-- Design and a welcoming interior design, an original bus light.
The Beep is all brand new compared to its predecessor the jeep which are all surplus. The chassis is fuso canter by Mitsubishi motors so therefore we can be assured that this is not a running coffin. The new project is also air conditioned which I believe makes everyday travel a lot more convenient for everyone using the public transport system.
The only setback we have for beep is that this costs Php 1.6 million to purchase as compared to the jeepney which is usually valued at 600,000-750,000. However, since this is a brand new unit, the banks and insurance companies would probably accommodate its operators for insurance coverage and certainly bank financin
My recommendation however uncalled for, I would say that if these beeps come to pass, they should put a device that would limit its speed to 60 kph so that like the gruau microbus which is run by battery, passengers will remain to be comfortable even if the driver is driven to step on the gas.
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