Perception of the Jeepney Drivers on the Jeepney Modernization in Indang, Cavite

Abstract

This study focused into jeepney drivers' perceptions in Indang, Cavite regarding the impact of jeepney modernization on terms of financial needs, individuality, and work opportunities. It includes demographic profiling of the participants in terms of age, sex, work experiences, and jeepney driver’s ownership. The survey questionnaire is divided into three categories which is financial needs, individuality, and work opportunities. It used a 4-point Likert Scale to get the perception of the jeepney drivers regarding the jeepney modernization in each category. After the survey has done the researchers measured first the median of ungrouped data of each question and category to see the overall perception. It showed significant disagreement among jeepney drivers regarding financial needs and work opportunities, but agreement on individuality. The researchers used the Friedmann Test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test to see if their significant differences exist as a group or as a pair category. As per result of Friedmann Test it shows the three categories stated doesn’t affect each other as a group of three. When it comes to Wilcoxon results rejected the null hypothesis, indicating a significant difference in perceptions of jeepney modernization categories. Overall, drivers disagreed on the entire program, opposing its implementation. To address jeepney modernization concerns effectively, recommendations include a thorough quantitative survey, financial impact assessment, analysis of post-modernization employment changes, monitoring public sentiment, comparing drivers' perceptions over time, engaging key stakeholders, using age frequency distribution, and adopting a mixedmethods approach. These suggestions aim to provide valuable insights, aid issue resolution, identify improvements, and support drivers through the modernization process. In summary, this study highlights varied impacts of jeepney modernization on driver perceptions. Despite potential benefits, significant opposition persists, particularly from drivers who view their profession as more than a job, investing time and energy into the world of jeepneys.