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[Slideshow] 14 Old Pictures of Taxis in Saigon

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Tuesday, 25 March 2014.
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In Saigon, taxis have long played an important role in getting people where they need to go. They first took the form of rickshaws and then cyclos before giving way to the 4-wheeled motorized variety (though cyclos still serve their original purpose to some extent).

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By the early 1960s, the Renault 4CV made up the bulk of the city's fleet and were a common sight throughout Saigon. And, if this local man his way, you may see their return to our fair streets once again.

We wonder taxi driver fightclub existed back then too...

[Photos via Manhhai]

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