Biyernes, Setyembre 6, 2013

Transportation

Kalesa

kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawn calash (carriage) used in the Philippines. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels." This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high-ranked officials could afford.They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas like in Baguio.


          Jeepney
Jeepneys are the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. They are known for their crowded seating and flamboyant decorations, which have become a ubiquitous symbol of Philippine culture and art.



Tricycle/Pedicabs
Tricycles called pedicabs are used to transport passengers; tricycles are also used to transport freight and make deliveries. In the Philippines, a tricycle is a public (for-hire) vehicle consisting of a motorcycle and an attached passenger sidecar, and should not be confused with an unmotorized three-wheeled pedicab is known as a trisikad.


Taxi
a Taxiacab or taxi for short is one of a mode of transportation in the country specially when you don't want to ride on a crowded Jeepney's. You can commonly see them on airports and around the city.

Bus
The Bus are also the main transportation in the Philippines specially when you're going to the Provinces of the country.

Train





Trains are specifically used in the NCR (National Capital Region) it is one of the  fastest mode of transportation for the busy people of Manila.

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