Assessment of Jeepney in terms of Ergonomics, Safety and Environmental Factors for the Development of Specifications and Standards

Abstract

This research assessed the jeepney vehicle in terms of ergonomics, safety and environmental factors. It established database of manufacturers and their design specification, determined the condition and design of the vehicle based on the perception and preference of jeepney drivers and passengers, and compared the parts of the jeepney vehicle using Philippine National Standards and international standards. The study revealed that most jeepney manufacturing firms have varied specifications. Most of the jeepeney drivers and passengers want to improve, change and standardize the parts of the jeepney vehicle. In addition, the parts of jeepney vehicles have parallel specifications compared to the 4 out of 5 mandatory PNS and 22 out 32 UNECE Regulations applicable for jeepney vehicle. Finally, the jeepeny vehicle can be standardized in terms of design, safety and environmental concerns.