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The old bus failed on Calle 26 and its driver got out and tried pushing it. |
In theory, Bogotá has a program, called
chatarrizacion, or junking, to remove those old, junky, highly-polluting buses and other vehicles from city streets. Unfortunately, Mayor Gustavo Petro's administration has apparently forgotten about it.
I thot about that while observing this vehicle trying to make its way along Calle 26 the other day.
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His effort was futile. |
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So, the passengers got out and pushed. |
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With a blast of toxic pollution, the bus gets going. Celebration! |
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The bus rolls on, to pollute another day. |
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Drivers of old buses carry a sign demanding more compensation for junking their vehicles. |
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The woman's shirt says 'Chatarrizacion with dignity.' |
By Mike Ceaser, of
Bogotá Bike Tours
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