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Manila's colorful jeepneys began as troop transports

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Why throw away surplus war machines when you can paint them neon and charge for rides? These heavily modified troop transports became the absolute backbone of local commuting, proving that upcycling can be incredibly loud.

Manila's colorful jeepneys began as troop transports
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