Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

OTSU, Japan - Police and workers remove the wreckage of a car damaged in a multiple pileup on the Meishin Expressway in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 13. Seven people died and three were slightly injured in the accident which involved seven vehicles, including two large buses and two heavy trucks.

3 dead, 32 injured in Awaji pileup

3 dead, 32 injured in Awaji pileup

KOBE, Japan - Rescuers work on a pileup on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway in the town of Awaji on July 11. Three people were killed and 32 were injured, some seriously, in the accident, which involved nine vehicles including two buses, two large trucks, a taxi and passenger cars.

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

OTSU, Japan - Police and workers remove the wreckage of a car damaged in a multiple pileup on the Meishin Expressway in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 13. Seven people died and three were slightly injured in the accident which involved seven vehicles, including two large buses and two heavy trucks. (Kyodo)

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

7 die in multiple pileup on Meishin Expressway

OTSU, Japan - Police and workers remove the wreckage of a car damaged in a multiple pileup on the Meishin Expressway in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 13. Seven people died and three were slightly injured in the accident which involved seven vehicles, including two large buses and two heavy trucks. (Kyodo)