Rise of women jeepney drivers

Taking On A Man’s Job. Ear informers have observed a rise in the number of women jeepney drivers in what used to be a man’s domain. At least two female jeepney drivers were seen plying the Talamban route while two other women work the Lahug route. An Ear informer said, “Nagkadaghan na bitaw nang mga babaye nga mag drive og jeepney karon pero wala pa ko kakita og taxi driver nga babaye. Basin tungod kay mas risgo man gud ang babaye mag drive og taxi kay basin binuangan unya.”

Female Driver, Mechanic. Another Ear informer said this female jeepney driver plying the Talamban route is a mother, a jeepney driver and a good mechanic. He said, “Ngilngig ning bayhana kay maayo kaayo mo-drive. Lupigan pa ning ubang lalaking driver. Maayo sab ni siyang mekaniko. Siya ra sab mangunay ilis sa flat tire og ayo sa mga guba sa makina sa iyang jeep.”