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Jeepney Modernization in the Philippines

The document discusses a proposal by the Department of Transportation in the Philippines to modernize the country's jeepney transportation system. The current jeepneys are old, polluting vehicles but are very affordable for passengers. The proposal aims to replace older jeepneys with newer, environmentally friendly electric or LPG-powered vehicles that meet Euro-4 emission standards by banning jeepneys over 15 years old from operating. It also plans to implement automated fare collection, GPS systems, and other technology to improve the system overall. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions from public transportation by modernizing the jeepney fleets and shifting to more efficient vehicles and operations over time.

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Jeepney Modernization in the Philippines

The document discusses a proposal by the Department of Transportation in the Philippines to modernize the country's jeepney transportation system. The current jeepneys are old, polluting vehicles but are very affordable for passengers. The proposal aims to replace older jeepneys with newer, environmentally friendly electric or LPG-powered vehicles that meet Euro-4 emission standards by banning jeepneys over 15 years old from operating. It also plans to implement automated fare collection, GPS systems, and other technology to improve the system overall. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions from public transportation by modernizing the jeepney fleets and shifting to more efficient vehicles and operations over time.

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UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

INTRODUCTION
JEEPNEY MODERNIZATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Submitted by:

Pablo, John Ederson

20160130665

Quinit, Mel Anthony

20160150812

September 4, 2021
INTRODUCTION

The Philippines' existing public transportation system is based mainly on jeepneys, which
are cultural icons of innovation that were repurposed from army Jeeps left over after World War
II. Jeepneys are home-built vehicles with chassis ranging from 50 to 70 years old and engines
older than 15 years, with seating for 12 to 32 passengers. According to government statistics, the
Philippines now has about 180,000 franchised jeepneys. They are highly cost-effective, which is
part of their appeal to the public. Jeepneys are a cheap choice for Filipino commuters, costing
only 8PHP every ride, compared to 12PHP for a bus and 15PHP for a train. However, with over
50,000 jeepneys — many of which are commonly regarded as "smoke-belchers" — on the streets
of Metro Manila alone, studies have identified them as one of the country's most significant
causes of air pollution.

With a rapidly developing economy, the Philippines has seen hundreds of thousands of
automobiles sold annually – one of the fastest in ASEAN – without any meaningful investment
in sustainable forms of urban transportation or even road space. Car ownership increased by 16%
between 2007 and 2012, but motorbike ownership increased by 69%. Transport is the most
significant cause of air pollution in the Philippines, accounting for roughly 30% of energy-
related GHG emissions. Road transport GHG emissions were predicted to be 28.4 MtCO2e in
2015, with the Jeepney sector accounting for 15.5% of that total.

The Department of Transportation's jeepney modernization act intends to make


constructive adjustments to the country's current land transportation infrastructure. It aspires for
contemporary, environmentally friendly jeepneys to be on the road. This means that vehicles
older than 15 years can no longer be registered or driven. According to the mandate, all jeepney
engines must be Euro-4 compliant or LPG-powered, electronic, and hybrid. According to the
proposal, each jeepney should also include modern technologies such as GPS, an automated fare
collection system, and a CCTV camera. The internal system of this mode of public transportation
will be altered in addition to the design changes. The present jeepney system involves riders
tapping on the roof of the vehicle to stop it and giving fares to the driver along a queue of
passengers. Formal ticketing and drop-off points will be introduced under the new approach.
As a result, the NAMA's primary purpose is to create a structured, high-quality public
transportation system that encourages fleet renewal, a shift to higher-capacity vehicles, increased
operational efficiency, and improved service levels. This will minimize the carbon footprint of
public transportation by 2.71 percent, prevent fast motorization, and limit the transition of trips
to carbon-intensive modes of transportation. It also provides the framework for the future
modernization of public transportation fleets, which is required for comprehensive
decarbonization.
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metro-manila-philippines.

Rey, Aika, "Local companies should manufacture new jeepneys," February


2018. https://www.rappler.com/nation/196946-jeepneys-local-manufacturers-puv-modernization-
house-hearing

Modernizing public transport in the Philippines. Changing Transport. (2019, March 14).
https://www.changing-transport.org/modernizing-public-transport-in-the-philippines/.

Kim, C. (2019, August 26). 5 facts you should know about the PHILIPPINES PUJ
modernization program. philkotse.com. https://philkotse.com/market-news/5-facts-about-the-
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