MANILA/MUMBAI -- The face of transportation in Asia's biggest cities -- jeepneys, tuk-tuks and auto rickshaws -- are getting a makeover as the region electrifies these unique vehicles in a push to reduce pollution.
The jeepney buses of Manila are known for their flamboyancy -- and their age. Even though one was waiting for passengers, a 27-year-old worker headed home instead boarded a minibus traveling on the same route that charges 11 pesos (21 cents), 1 peso more than a traditional jeepney. "They are so comfortable with air conditioning -- I don't want to take the old ones anymore," she said.
