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    Cuba

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    Analise, a mother of three driving a Coco-taxi at night. Taxi drivers are often supporting a large family including; children, parents and the families of their brothers and sisters on a single income. by: michaelwickham Views[679] Cars are gold in Cuba. Romario pictured inherited this car from his brother; it has been in the same family for more than 40 years. Kept alive with whatever parts can be found. by: michaelwickham Views[583] A packed Collectivos, privately owned taxis that travel on scheduled routes, picking up and dropping of all the people they can along the way. by: michaelwickham Views[599] A Coco-taxi waiting for a fare on the Malecón. A product of the scarcity of raw materials and imported goods, a scooter is turned into a coconut shaped carriage. by: michaelwickham Views[1070] Ernesto – A successful state (tourist) taxi owner. Driving a taxi in Cuba is a lucrative business. Earning many times more than a doctor. by: michaelwickham Views[795]
     

    Photos: The Taxi drivers of Havana

    Saturday, 12 Jan 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    I realised I wanted to be a photographer when I was on a rusty cargo ship between the islands of French Polynesia. Fast-forward 8 years and after studying photography I began assisting commercial photographers here in Sydney. At some point over this ... Read more >
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