(Baonghean.vn) - Amidst the noisy streets, old bicycle wheels still turn quietly, carrying the burden of food and clothing for the poor workers in Vinh city. The last "bicycle taxis" are like the low notes of a young, dynamic and bustling city.
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| Mr. Nguyen Manh Thuong (62 years old) is from Hung My commune (Hung Nguyen). He used to work as a bicycle taxi driver in the Vuon Hoa market area (Vinh city). Later, he could not compete with motorbikes so he moved to Vinh market. He does whatever he is hired to do, mainly transporting goods for hire. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The goods he carries are usually light and not bulky. Depending on each package, the owner will pay him from 5,000 VND to 10,000 VND. On average, he can deliver 7-8 trips per day. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| His most profitable time is around noon, when the rickshaw and pedicab drivers take a break. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| To facilitate the transportation of goods, the "iron horse" that has been with Uncle Thuong for more than 30 years has been "improved". The frame is braced with two bamboo bars and mounted on the rack to increase the carrying capacity, and the saddle can be flexibly removed. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The saddle can be removed at any time to make room for loading goods when encountering "big problems". Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The old, worn shirt was soaked with sweat, the back was bent down to receive the few coins. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Around Vinh market area, in addition to Mr. Nguyen Manh Thuong, there are 3 other people who also work as bicycle taxi drivers who have moved here to work. In the middle of the bustling market, the "last bicycle taxi drivers" still quietly earn a living. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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