Iran war brings more woes for the Philippines’ famous jeepney

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Rising fuel prices have reduced drivers’ earnings and may accelerate a government campaign to phase out a form of transit relied on by low- and middle-income commuters.
Across Metro Manila, hundreds if not thousands of jeepneys sat idle in parking lots during protests over rising fuel prices.
Across Metro Manila, hundreds if not thousands of jeepneys sat idle in parking lots during protests over rising fuel prices.Ted Regencia

MANILA, Philippines — Millions of commuters in Manila have long relied on jeepneys as a cheap and convenient way to zip through the Philippine capital’s notorious traffic. But government efforts to phase out the open-air, U.S.-inspired vehicles may be accelerated as fuel prices sent soaring by the Iran war make it too costly for drivers to work.

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