Colorful cars rapide represent an iconic mode of public transportation in Dakar, Senegal. But they're scheduled to be phased out of the congested West African capital city by December 2018, in favor of more modern, cleaner-running buses. Many will lament the vibrant minibuses' passing.
A Transporting Experience
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Christina, at center, say she prefers to travel by cars rapide, calling them faster than bigger and more modern buses. (R. Shryock/VOA)
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Among passengers on their mobile phones and clutching prayer beads, an apprentice stands at the back holding money he has collected as fares. (R. Shryock/VOA)
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An apprentice hangs off the back of a minibus, directing passengers and taking payments for rides. (R. Shryock/VOA)
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Passengers look out the window of a car rapide as an Indian-made Tata passes in Dakar, Senegal. (R. Shryock/VOA)