The country that uses modified military Jeeps as popular public transport called jeepneys is the Philippines.
Jeepneys developed after World War II, when surplus American Willys MB and Ford Jeeps were sold or given to Filipinos. Local builders stripped, lengthened, and rebuilt them with metal roofs, rear entrances, and parallel bench seats facing one another. The result was an inexpensive vehicle capable of carrying far more passengers than an ordinary Jeep.
The name “jeepney” combines “jeep” with “jitney,” a term for a small, low-cost passenger vehicle. Jeepneys became especially important in Manila and across the Philippine islands, where they operate on regulated routes and charge fixed fares. Their bright paint, chrome decorations, and personalized artwork also made them a recognizable part of Filipino culture.
A common mix-up is to treat jeepneys as merely decorated Jeeps. Traditional examples are public-utility vehicles built or extensively modified for passenger service, while newer modern jeepneys may use purpose-built bodies, diesel engines, or electric power. A government modernization program has sought cleaner and safer vehicles while preserving the iconic design.