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
process
• Objective
•Data
gathering
•Stated
problems
•Analysis and
Interpretation
of Data
Output
•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 
2
1  Ne
N jeep= 83
N pax= 1329
n jeep =69
n pax =312
Phase 3: Questionnaire-Survey Method
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Passengers
Drivers
According to Age
According to Age
180
160
155
> 35 y. o.
140
120
31- 35 y. o.
96
100
80
51
60
2
40
12
42
26- 30 y. o.
14
20- 25 y. o.
20
0
16- 18 y. o.
19- 20 y. o.
21 y. o. and up
0
10
20
30
40
50
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Passengers
Drivers
Why Students Ride Patok Jeepneys To or From
School
Vibrant
Reasons Why Passengers Patronize Patok
Jeepneys
9%
decorations, 48,
9%
Your friends are
hooked., 76, 13%
Sound system,
149, 26%
Speed
Shorter Travel
Time, 158, 28%
24%
47%
Exhibitions of the drivers
Sounds
Exhibitions, 133,
24%
20%
Vehicle’s decorations
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Passengers
Drivers
Students that Encountered Accidents in a Patok
Jeepney
Drivers that Already Encountered Accidents
Yes, 66, 21%
Yes., 32, 46%
No, 38, 54%
No, 246, 79%
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Passengers
Drivers
Accidents Encountered in Patok Jeepneys
per Month
Encountered Accidents per Month
10 and up
0
7-9 times
0
10 and up 0
7-9 times
1
4-6 times
1-3 times
1-3 times
62
0
1
4-6 times
3
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
31
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Drivers
Passengers
Reasons of the Accidents
Overloading,
8, 8%
Slippery
pavement, 4,
4%
Overtaking,
15, 14%
Engine
problem, 7,
7%
Reckless
driving, 32,
30%
14
12
Reasons of Accidents Encountered by the
Drivers
12
10
10
8
6
6
3
4
Over
speeding,
34, 32%
Counter
flow, 5, 5%
1
2
0
Reckless driving Over speeding
Overtaking
Counter Flow
Overloading
Conceptual Framework
Process
Analysis and Interpretation of Data
Passengers
Overall Description of a Patok Jeepney Ride
Very Safe,
Safe,4,
7,1%
2%
Very Risky, 68, 23%
Risky yet Fun, 223,
74%
Conceptual Framework
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.
Conceptual Framework
Output
Recommendations
Passengers:
• 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 .