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Public Transportation in the Philippines

Are you curios about the transportation in the Philippines? The Philippines has different kinds of public transportation depending on what region you are. The Philippines has very cheap expenses compared to other countries public transport. You can also choose what kind of public transport you want to avail, it depends upon your choice. There are various forms of public transportation in the Philippines, some are prominent and some are not so remarkable to people who have never been to the Philippines.

JEEP

The most frequent in the Philippines in different areas is the so-called "The king of The Road" which is Jeepney or simply Jeep. It is also one of the most affordable public transportation's in the Philippines. Jeepneys are used for both local and long-distance transport in the Philippines. They can see anywhere, but usually they prefer to stop where there is a crowd of possible customers. The Filipino phrase bayad ko (buy-yad-ko) translates as 'here is my fare' and will get the driver's attention. Those who are unadjusted to sharing their personal space with a total stranger should forget about trying this one.

TRICYCLE

The Filipinos commonly call it “tricycle” or simply “trike”. You can see it everywhere. When you weld a steel carriage to a motorcycle and add an additional wheel for support, you get a tricycle. This is one of the noisiest vehicles you will ever hear in the country. The addition of a small wood plank will increase a tricycle’s seating capacity. In many areas it can be rented per hour.

MRT, LRT, PNR

There is a railway system that serves Manila and other regions, but it doesn't reach this far north. There are only two train lines that run in the Philippines. The first type includes the Metro Railway Transit and the Light Railway Transit (Phases 1 and 2), which passing back and forth Metro Manila to provide a cheap alternative to land travel for office workers and students. These railway systems give advantages to the people in Metro Manila. The Philippine National Railway runs from Manila all the way to the Bicol peninsula in Southern Luzon, which serves as a substitute for going to the provinces by bus.

BUS

Our buses come in two types: air-conditioned and ordinary. You get the drift. The same fanciful approach to seating capacity taken by jeepney drivers applies to bus drivers as well, so you’re likely to stand along the aisle wedged tight against a good number of your co-passengers, some standing right up against the doors. It is commonly used by the students and workers going to manila from their province and vice versa.

TAXI

The Philippines has taxi also, but it is cheaper compared to other countries. You can see them lined up in some tourist spots like hotels and some restaurants. If you wanted a more private ride with your family, you can rent a taxi. Sometimes it is also use by the people who are in a hurry. Now it has forty pesos flat down rate.

PEDICAB

The Pedicab is a three wheeled bicycle with a covered rear seat for customers. Like a bicycle rickshaw, this form of transportation is powered by human pedal power. This is the least expensive public transportation in the Philippines. Pedicab driving may be one of the most difficult occupations in the world; drivers are often ill due to the heat exposure, exhausting work, and constant sweating. It is also used in the frequently flooded area in the Philippines.

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