Japan EV startup drives Philippines e-jeepney shift
About this episode
The episode discusses the shift from traditional jeepneys to electric alternatives in the Philippines driven by a Japanese startup amid rising fuel prices.
Millions of people across the Philippines rely on the jeepney — a colorful, open-air minibus — to get to and from work. But in recent months, they’ve had a harder time finding the iconic vehicles, with soaring gasoline and diesel prices forcing many jeepney drivers off the road. But where the traditional mode of transit has stalled, a Japanese startup has seen a big opportunity.
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