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On Albanian border, taxis with four legs
SARANDE, Albania (Reuters) - Passengers just off the Greek bus at the
unfinished border crossing with Albania stare in disbelief when led to
a donkey with a "TAXI" sign tied to its head.
Impoverished Albanian villagers have started a donkey-taxi service at
the new Qafe Bote crossing to help travelers negotiate the 2.5-km
mountain path between the two countries, charging two euros for a ride.
During weekends and holidays people come loaded with luggage. On those
days I make six runs, said Avni Mullai, 50, a former farm worker. But
business is expected to dry up once a nearby road linking the two
countries is finished.
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