Definition of «jeepney»

Jeepney is a type of vehicle that is commonly used for public transportation in the Philippines. It is a modified US Army jeeps from World War II, which were left in the country after the war and later transformed into colorful, decorated minibuses with wooden benches for seating. Jeepneys are known for their unique designs and loud music played on speakers. They serve as an important mode of transportation for many Filipinos, especially in urban areas.

Sentences with «jeepney»

  • Happy Buddha Inn are 3 minutes walk from town, 5 minutes walk from Muelle Pier, 20 minutes tricycle ride from White Beach and 5 minutes tricycle or jeepney ride from the busy nightlife of Sabang. (travelbook.ph)
  • Just as in the Manila traffic, where young men in the backs of jeepneys stared and pointed, here, too, we were conspicuous. (theexpeditioner.com)
  • The local officials and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) recounted that the rallyists had been assembled in Legazpi City the day before, and brought overnight to Naga City in a convoy of about a dozen jeepneys. (irri.org)
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