Multicab

Amulticabis a smalllight truckin thePhilippinesthat is usually used aspublic transport.Likejeepneys,they usually have fixed routes, although there are multicabs that serve astaxicabsto take passengers where they want, as amotorized tricyclemight.Aside from being a mode of mass transportation, it can also be customized for other purposes such as a pickup truck or a private van.

ASuzuki Carrymulticab

AMitsubishi L300multicab

Multicabs plying in DowntownTacloban,Leyte

Multicabs can be found throughout the Philippines. It can be found in urban areas such asMetro Manila,Metro Cebu,andMetro Davao.A multicab is lightweight, narrow and small and can navigate through narrow streets. With seating capacity of around 11 to 13,the passenger space also tends to be cramped relative to a van. There are also multicabs that have a seating capacity less than 11.Small multicabs typically havethree-cylinder engines.InTacloban,there are plans to convert the multicab engines into rechargeable batteries forsustainable energy.

A multicab is about as comfortable as a jeepney, and usually has a cleaner and less noisy engine.A group travelling by multicab may hire a multicab for a day (e.g., for family use) and pay the daily fee, while optionally buying food and drink for the driver.A multicab is typically assembled in a factory in the Philippines with surplus parts fromJapanandSouth Korea,in contrast to jeepneys, which are usually hand-made. Popular makes areSuzukimodels such as theSuzuki Carry,or more its rugged cousin, theAutozam/Mazda Scrum(locally known as "Suzuki" Scrum, due to interchangeability of parts between these two vehicles). Multicab models sometimes also usingDaihatsu HijetandMitsubishi Minicab.

See also

• Jeepney
• Tricycle
• Transportation in the Philippines