The most inexpensive way to travel in the Metro. For just 7 pesos or roughly US$0.15, one can cover a distance of up to 4 kilometers. Add 1.50 pesos or US$0.03 for every kilometer beyond that.
The most inexpensive way to travel in the Metro. For just 7 pesos or roughly US$0.15, one can cover a distance of up to 4 kilometers. Add 1.50 pesos or US$0.03 for every kilometer beyond that.
Dramatically different from the jeepneys of Metro Manila and other Philippine major cities. Its hood looks like that of a car, instead of the typical ones with flashy ornaments.
Similar to the MRT, time consumed between stations is roughly 2 minutes, which already includes loading and unloading time.
Just so you know: The horse-drawn kalesa remains iconic after all these centuries. After all, it is still the Philippine national vehicle (nope, not the jeepney). But is quickly becoming extinct, because of short-distance transportation alternatives like pedicabs and, um, walking. Still common in Binondo and Intramuros. If you happen to know where else...
Just so you know: This three-wheeled personal transporter is also called “padyak, which roughly translates to “stomp”. You can probably guess why. Why it’s in the list: Though they sometimes serve as moving obstacles for other vehicles, they’re heaven-sent to “short range” commuters. Especially during flash floods and scorching hot days! Since they are...
Why it’s in the list: Fifteen pesos for a time-saving, 30-minute ride from Taft Avenue to North Avenue is a heck of a bargain!
