The Analysis on the Effect of Patok Jeepney Operations on Passenger Safety in the Marikina to Stop and Shop Route Rose Ann F. Paragas Jessica GArduce Argel R. Calderon

History of Jeepney

- During the World War II, jeeps were used as military vehicles .

- After the war, the locals transformed the jeeps into passenger vehicles that can accommodate 9 persons.

- Today, jeeps were innovated into more accommodating public transport vehicles.

- As solution to income problems of the jeepney operators, patok jeepneys were born.

What is a Patok Jeepney?

Patok Jeepneys: “ patok ” means “ marketable ” max passenger capacity of 24 persons gasoline intake of Php300-400 per round trip PC-CDROM or portable MP3 or MP4 player short travel time side-swaying exhibitions vehicle body decorated with spray paints of animé characters, ghetto arts, etc…

Conceptual Framework

input • Objective •Stated problems process Output •Data gathering •Analysis and Interpretation of Data •Conclusion And Recommendations

Conceptual Framework

Input: Problem: Effect of patok jeepney operations on passenger safety - negligence of passenger safety on patok jeepney operations - factors that affect passenger safety Objective: to develop passenger safety-concerned “patok” jeepney operations

Conceptual Framework

Process Data Gathering Phase 1: Plate Number Count Phase 2: Sloven’s Formula 

N n

1 

Ne

2 N

jeep

= 83 N

pax

= 1329

n n jeep pax

= 69 = 312 Phase 3: Questionnaire-Survey Method

180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Passengers Drivers

According to Age According to Age

155 96 51 > 35 y. o.

2 31- 35 y. o.

26- 30 y. o.

20- 25 y. o.

0 10 12 14 20 16- 18 y. o.

19- 20 y. o.

21 y. o. and up 30 40 42 50

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Passengers Drivers

Why Students Ride Patok Jeepneys To or From

Vibrant

School

decorations, 48, 9% Your friends are hooked., 76, 13% Shorter Travel Time, 158, 28% Sound system, 149, 26% Exhibitions, 133, 24%

Reasons Why Passengers Patronize Patok Jeepneys

9% Speed 24% 47% Exhibitions of the drivers 20% Sounds Vehicle’s decorations

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Drivers Passengers

Students that Encountered Accidents in a Patok Jeepney

Yes, 66, 21%

Drivers that Already Encountered Accidents

Yes., 32, 46% No, 38, 54% No, 246, 79%

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Passengers

Accidents Encountered in Patok Jeepneys per Month

Drivers

Encountered Accidents per Month

10 and up 0 10 and up 0 7-9 times 1 4-6 times 3 1-3 times 62 7-9 times 0 4-6 times 1 1-3 times 31 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Passengers Drivers

Reasons of the Accidents

Overloading, 8, 8% Slippery pavement, 4, 4% Overtaking, 15, 14% Engine problem, 7, 7% Reckless driving, 32, 30% Over speeding, 34, 32% Counter flow, 5, 5% 0 2 4 6 14 12 10 8 12

Reasons of Accidents Encountered by the Drivers

10 6 3 Reckless driving Over speeding Overtaking Counter Flow 1 Overloading

Conceptual Framework

Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Passengers

Overall Description of a Patok Jeepney Ride

Very Risky, 68, 23% Risky yet Fun, 223, 74%

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Process Analysis and Interpretation of Data Drivers

Reasons Why Drivers Continue to Operate Patok Jeepneys

6, 9% 17, 24% 33, 47% . 14, 20% Passengers patronize it more than the regular jeep.

I enjoy the manner I drive the vehicle. It’s a challenge for me.

The trip is fast, therefore, we earn some extra.

It allows us to overload, therefore we earn double.

Conceptual Framework

Output Conclusions • There is a problem on the behavior of both populations – drivers (operational) and passengers (riding).

• Drivers of patok jeepneys are not responsible enough to assure the safety of their passengers.

Conceptual Framework

Output Recommendations Drivers: • Drivers should be more disciplined and responsible for the safety of their passengers.

They should educate and familiarize themselves in the laws, ordinances, and policies related to their line of work.

• Drivers should undergo driving technique evaluations during the application or reapplication of licenses.

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Passengers: Output Recommendations • Passengers must find a safer alternative routes and modes of transportation in going to or from their schools. • Conduct a safety awareness campaign to educate the students and other passengers about passenger safety on public utility transport .