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A cab driver in Jaipur has to put a little more into his job than a Toronto taxi operator, particularly going uphill
A cab driver in Jaipur has to put a little more into his job than a Toronto taxi operator, particularly going uphill

A cab driver in Jaipur has to put a little more into his job than a Toronto taxi operator, particularly going uphill

Date3/20/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: A cab driver in Jaipur has to put a little more into his job than a Toronto taxi operator; particularly going uphill. At least he does if he drives one of the many bicylcle taxis that dart - or in this case drag - through the city streets.
Country:India
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117538F
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