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E-jeeps and people
Friday, July 06, 2007
In Philippine history, anti-Marcos marches along the thoroughfare of Ayala Avenue served as a prelude to that led to the 1986 peaceful Edsa revolution and the same thing could be said for the Energy [R]evolution as electric-powered jeepneys are set to revolutionize the Philippines’ most recognizable icon, with a historic test drive along the busy streets of Makati City, the country's financial hub.
Korina Bustarga
Account Supervisor working in Makati
Q: What do you think of the program implementing Electric Jeepneys?
A: There's less pollution, makes us use renewable energy so that we don't make use of fossil fuels....That's good for the environment.
Q: Would you support the use of E-Jeepneys in Makati?
A: Of course, why not?
Person on the Street:
Korina Bustarga
Account Supervisor
Q: What do you think of the program implementing Electric Jeepneys?
A: There's less pollution, makes us use renewable energy so that we
don't make use of fossil fuels....That's good for the environment.
Q: Would you support the use of E-Jeepneys in Makati?
A: Of course, why not?
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Benjamin Fabia
President
Jeepney Drivers Association
(translated from Filipino)
I think that because it's quiet and does not pollute it's more comfortable for people to rice it [than ordinary jeepneys], and everyone
gets to save especially with the rising fuel prices.
Q: Do you think [Electric Jeepneys] will allow you to earn more?
A: I think so.
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Eddie Lahara
Jeepney Driver
PRC-LRT route
(translated from Filipino)
Q: How many kilometers is your route?
A: 5 Kilometers
Q: What do you think of the idea of Electric Jeepneys?
A: It's good because it's like driving automatic transmission and you'll also earn
Q: What do you think are the benefits of this project?
A: People won't inhale smoke from gasoline or diesel engines.
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