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Transportation
Once on board a jeepney, knowing the correct place to get off was also critical. Asking
the driver to tell us where to get off worked some of the time. Outside of that,
there is a little guesswork involved. Rule one seemed to be "don't talk to anyone
you don't already know". People are embarrassed and made uncomfortable when you talk
to them, much like
Americans get when someone talks to them in an elevator. The only difference
is that jeepney rides in rush hour traffic can last well over two hours.
Rule two is that only men can hang on the back of a full jeepney. We noticed
some tourist women breaking this rule but you will rarely see a Filipino woman
doing this. Most Butuan jeepneys criss-cross the countryside on rough schedules.
Often, drivers sit in one location and wait until the Jeepney gets full of
people before they will go anywhere. Jeepneys are often crowded, and hanging
on the sides or riding on top is the only way of getting to your destination.
Expect to see any and all types of cargo transported by jeepney. Live chicken, pigs and rice
are common to see.
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