So this Pinoy jeepney has been making headlines here lately. The background, this Jeepney was imported from the Philippines to be used for display only, but was seen as one of the Liberation Day Parade float of a pair of candidates running for Governor & Vice-governor (the Governor is pretty much the President here).
From the news:
Guam - Guam Customs and Quarantine has revoked the entry of a vehicle brought to the island by Auto Traders last weekend. On Monday Customs officers cleared and inspected a jeepney, but received assurances from the owner that it would only be used for static display purposes because it does not meet U.S. Department of Transportation specifications.
Despite signing an agreement that the vehicle would not be driven on Guam's roads, Customs officials say they received numerous reports of the jeepney out and about. Additionally, Customs determined the vehicle was brought to Guam under false pretenses.
They've ordered the jeepney to be sent back to the Philippines or be destroyed.
I have to say, the jeepney looks pretty cool!!! :)
Above photo taken from other website.
2 comments:
I'm a patriotic guy, but come the f**k on. Jeepneys are road hazards! They're not fit for Philippine roads, and they are definitely not fit for roads anywhere else. Jamming 2 dozen people into a tin can going twice the speed limit while swerving all over the road (without any semblance of safety precautions, mind you) is a deathtrap. I fully support getting that thing off Guam roads. As a matter of fact, I fully support getting all jeppneys off of all roads. GRRRRR.
pinoy
inday, dalhin mo yung fishball kart natin please? :D
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