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Overcrowded bus, Ayeyarwady Delta, near Yandoon, Myanmar (Burma), Asia
Filename: 450-2765.jpg
Size: 5600 x 3745 (9.4MB)
Date: 26th July 2008
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Upperhall Ltd/Robert Harding
© Upperhall Ltd
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Overcrowded bus, Ayeyarwady Delta, near Yandoon, Myanmar (Burma), Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 1133685
© Upperhall Ltd
Burma Burmese Buses Coach Danger Health And Safety Jeopardy Myanmar Young Men Bus Conductor Over Crowded Paying Spending Transporting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the chaotic scene of an overcrowded bus in the Ayeyarwady Delta, near Yandoon, Myanmar (Burma), Asia. The image depicts a coach filled to its brim with people, standing shoulder to shoulder as they navigate through a bustling street. The vibrant colors and contemporary feel of the photograph add to the sense of urgency and danger that permeates this transportation scenario. In this snapshot of everyday life in Burma, we witness young men packed tightly inside the bus, their faces reflecting both exhaustion from work and determination to reach their destination. The bus conductor can be seen amidst the crowd, collecting fares from passengers who are willing to pay for this cramped yet essential mode of transport. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of how limited resources can lead to overpopulation on public transportation systems in developing countries like Myanmar. It raises questions about health and safety standards while highlighting the resilience and adaptability of Burmese people who rely on these means for daily travel. As viewers engage with this thought-provoking image by Upperhall Ltd/Robert Harding from WorldInPrint, they are transported into a world where individuals face jeopardy simply by commuting. This print encapsulates not only a specific moment captured in time but also tells a larger story about societal challenges faced by many across South East Asia.
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