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The Taxi drivers of Havana

A packed Collectivos, privately owned taxis that travel on scheduled routes, picking up and dropping of all the people they can along the way.

CUBA | Saturday, 12 January 2013 | Views [599] | View Larger Image

A packed Collectivos, privately owned taxis that travel on scheduled routes, picking up and dropping of all the people they can along the way.

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.

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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.

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