Death Defying Ride

@mammots (3209)
Philippines
January 20, 2016 3:26am CST
In one of my trips to the southern part of my province in the latter part of December last year, i came across this " stomach churning" site. The vehicle i was riding on was directly behind them so i took the opportunity to take some photos. I enjoyed taking their photos and they in turn enjoyed it too. They enjoyed the attention and the long ride not minding the threat to their lives. Would you dare take this ride? This photo was taken with my sony digital camera.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
20 Jan 16
They look happy enough, but it doesn't look safe at all. I saw people riding like this when I was in Cuba many years ago.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
20 Jan 16
Yes thats how we are Filipinos ... we still can afford to smile inspite of how difficult the situation we might be in at the moment. These passengers disregard safety just as long as they arrive on time to their desired destination.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
20 Jan 16
I think when you are from a barrio where cars are scarce , this will do . Though , it would be safe if you are not hanging on the sides like that .
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
20 Jan 16
The risk factor is multiplied to a thousand fold for those who are hanging on the side of this truck but they completely ignore it for as long as they arrive to their destination on schedule.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
21 Jan 16
@mammots It's a sad truth .
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
21 Jan 16
@SIMPLYD Sad truth indeed in our country and in some other countries also whos citizens live in mountainous regions that cant be reached by more and safer forms of trandportations.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
12 Feb 16
We aren't allowed to ride like that where I live. It looks very scary/dangerous but I am sure it is very common where you live right?
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
Yes it is in some part of my province where traffic is not very heavy. But in most urbanized cities overloading is not allowed and there are stiff penalties for breaking this ordinace.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
3 Feb 16
No, I would not dare and this is also not permitted in our country.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
3 Feb 16
I wont dare also. But if i were a farmer and this would be the only mode of transportaion to take my produce to the market then i would be forced to take it.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
3 Feb 16
@mammots Unless the law will defend you to do so.
Michael Liriano
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
22 Jan 16
I see this all the time in my country, some people are just asking to get hurt
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
22 Jan 16
The lack of an alternative or a better choice force them to take this risky and life threatening ride. Its either this or see your produce rot in their crates and go to waste.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342090)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jan 16
That does look very scary. I hope they all arrived safely.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
3 Feb 16
I'm sure they all arrived safely. They only have one destination and that would be the biggest wet market in our city " Carbon Market".
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342090)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Feb 16
@mammots I guess this is how they often travel so they would be well used to it.
Pose123
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
24 Jan 16
I'm afraid I was never that brave! Even when I was young I don't think I could do this but they seem to enjoy it. Blessings.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
25 Jan 16
When i was young i also never got the chance to ride this kind of transportation. I think it would be fun watching the scenery if there wont be heavy traffic but what if the driver suddenly has to step on the brakes?
LK2018
@Letranknight2015 (52079)
• Philippines
29 Jan 16
Looks enjoyable but it's no fun if any of those people gets thrown out in case the truck gets hit. but for now,i guess they enjoy the moment of being taken picture of. as long as the driver's attention is on the road, nothing bad will happen to them.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
29 Jan 16
That was my greatest fear while i was watching them from my vehicle. There were so many " what ifs" going on in my mind while our vehicle was following them from behind
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37379)
• Toccoa, Georgia
4 Feb 16
No, I would not take that ride. It looks scary!
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Gudheart
@gudheart (12659)
•
30 Jan 16
It does kind of look fun, but also too dangerous!!
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
3 Feb 16
The most fun part of this "trip" would be the cool fresh air and the mountain view plus the risk factor.
Alice Henry
@IreneVincent (15962)
• United States
2 Feb 16
Something like that would not be permitted in the USA. There are seat belt laws for everyone.
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S George
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
3 Feb 16
They are risking their life for short term joy.
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Gabby Bugwadia
@Gabugs (1895)
• United States
24 Jan 16
@mammots Its astonishing to what lengths people can go and yet take it merrily in their stride. Most certainly NOT would I dare to take such a ride.
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mammots
@mammots (3209)
• Philippines
24 Jan 16
I wouldn't take this ride also @Gabugs even if someone would pay me a million pesos But i take my hat off to these my fellow Filipinos bravery and courage.