Electric Jeepneys Needed As Phase-Out Plan for Old Units Looms

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By Raymond TribdinoNov 12, 2025, 10:51 am92 pts
The iconic Philippine jeepney is undergoing its most significant transformation since World War II surplus jeeps first rumbled through Manila’s streets, but the electrification of this ubiquitous last-mile transport faces formidable financial and infrastructure challenges that threaten to slow the country’s…

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