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DMTX. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could
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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl.

The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses.

Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon.

Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl.

The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses.

Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon.

Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

ID: 264569
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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl.

The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses.

Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon.

Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

ID: 264567
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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl.

The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses.

Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon.

Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

ID: 264565
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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010.

Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl.

The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses.

Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon.

Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

2010, Bogotá, bus, Colombia, colour image, Strike, traffic, TRAFFIC JAM, transportation

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Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.
Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.
Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.
Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl along. Bogota, Colombia. 01/03/2010. Bogota bus drivers called a strike today. In the afternoon, commuters tried fruitlessly to get home, many trying to hitchhike, as traffic snarled the roads and the remaining taxis and cars could only crawl. The strike was called by the Association of Small Transporters after they couldn't come to an agreement with the Bogota mayor's office. The disagreement stems from what the government is charging for new buses. Though the TransMilenio system is running, it was packed to the brim in the afternoon. Many commuters resorted to trying to flag down passing cars and hitchhike home.

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