Getting Around Cebu By Land...
The jeepney is a conventional form of public
transport. It is a remodeled US military jeep extended
to accommodate 18 passengers including the driver. Getting
around on the jeepney is puzzling especially for first
time visitors but its worth the adventure. Their routes
are indicated on the sides of the jeepney and fares range
from P7.00 or more depending on destination. Other forms
or transportation include the bus, taxi and chauffer-driven
cars. Buses provide service in the city and outbound journeys.
The taxi is the most convenient way of getting around
Cebu and could be flagged down anywhere. Taxis also queue
at most hotels and shopping centers and can be requested
by telephone. Car rental companies have offices around
Metro Cebu, in major hotels, and at the airport.
Taxi : ideal for really going around,
seeing the sights; flag down P30, succedding fare P2.50.
Tartanilla : clippety-clop, clippety-clop;
get a feel of how Cebuanos
(horse-drawn car) got around in times past. Jeepney :
rub elbows with the locals on the famous Filipino (fixed
routes) commuter vehicle; for city trips.
By Sea : Banca - (motorized trigger) for
island-hopping |