Waiting for work

At this corner near a canal is always a collection of bicycles, and tricycles, and under the awning of the nearby shop the men wait. I understand they are waiting for work. In the mornings there is a lot of activity as they get work (presumably by mobile phone) or service their regular customers, but as the day goes on, there is more inactivity.

Some of the workers use bamboo on which they string two bamboo baskets and these are used to carry smaller items (eg. fruit and vegetables), through the traffic.

Other tricycles have larger trays with room to take larger items to their destination.

By mid afternoon work has really slowed down, so it is possible you will see groups of men playing card games to while away the time.