MYJEEP: A WEBSITE THAT HELPS CEBUANOS WITH THEIR DAILY COMMUTE
Are you struggling with commuting to Cebu and taking the jeepneys? Fret not, this website is here to assist you!
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GET TO KNOW MYJEEP
Heads up, commuters! MyJeep is here to save the day.
MyJeep is a brand and a website that helps commuters know what jeepneys to ride going to their desired location and where to ride them. The owners officially launched the website in 2023.
Users can open the website on their mobile phones for them to use MyJeep even while they are commuting. The website’s interface is similar to other transportation services where you can input where you are currently and where you want to go.
For now, MyJeep only caters to Cebuano users as they navigate through Cebu. MyJeep’s official app will also be launched soon. They are also working on an option for users to know how much the jeepney fare costs.
NAVIGATING MYJEEP
To use MyJeep, head over to myjeep.ph. You will be greeted with instructions on how to use the Web App. You can input your current exact location and your destination. The website can also automatically detect where you are.
The web app also has an option for users to see traffic updates. When you check the routes, you will be given different jeepney options, click the ones that you will be riding. Once you click the jeepney icon, you will be given specific instructions on where you can ride the jeepney.
MyJeep also shows you how many steps or kilometers you should walk to get to the location where you can ride your jeepney.
THE BRAINS BEHIND MYJEEP
It’s amazing how a simple act of care from a partner to his girlfriend could lead to something that greatly benefits others. This is the story behind the creation of MyJeep, which was founded by two young entrepreneurs – Lexus Miñoza, a 3rd-year MedTech student, and her partner, Kian Alesna Villeno, a web developer currently based in Australia.
In an exclusive interview with Sugboph, Lexus shared how Kian had always been her go-to person for commuting around Cebu. However, when Kian moved to Australia, she found it challenging to navigate the city’s transportation system. This prompted Kian to create a website app that would help Lexus identify which jeepneys to ride.
But their vision for MyJeep doesn’t stop there. The duo aims to organize transportation services in Cebu and create an app that is comparable to those used in first-world countries. They drew inspiration from Australia’s well-organized bus schedules and hope to expand MyJeep’s coverage to include Cebu’s bus schedules as well.
With their drive and commitment, Lexus and Kian are set to make a significant impact in the transportation sector of their community.
JUST WOW!
Lexus and Kian, both proud Bosconians who graduated from Don Bosco, carry on the school’s values of innovation and creativity. They were taught to be wise and resourceful, as reflected in the school’s motto, “Ardua Non Timeo” or Fear No Hardship, which still guides them today.
While studying at Don Bosco, they were exposed to engineering subjects as early as Junior High, which further developed Kian’s self-taught skills. They also imbibed the school’s culture of helping others, which inspired their social venture to address a simple yet significant problem in their community.
As frequent commuters themselves, Lexus and Kian founded MyJeep, a website that provides a useful online guide for Cebuano commuters. With over eight thousand users, the site has become an essential tool for those looking for an easier way to navigate public transportation in Cebu.
The young entrepreneurs embody the words of Saint John Bosco, who encouraged doing good while still having time. Through MyJeep, Lexus and Kian are making a positive impact on their community, a testament to the values instilled in them by their Alma Mater.
FINAL THOUGHTS
With great ideas, hard work, determination, and the willingness to help, these two young entrepreneurs are elevating Cebu’s transportation services one jeepney at a time.
If you want to know more information about MyJeep, you may visit their official Facebook page.
Having trouble with riding jeepneys? Head over to myjeep.ph today
