The jeepney rapidly emerged as a popular and creative way to re-establish inexpensive public transportation, which had been virtually destroyed during World War II. Recognizing the wide-spread use of these vehicles, the Philippine government began to place restrictions on their use.
Ang jeepney ay mabilis na naging popular at inimbento bilang isang pampublikong sasakyan na hindi masyadong mahal, kung tutuusin ito ay nasira noong pangalawang digmaan pandaigdigan.