In Panama the market buses are called "Gallera" (=cage for fighting cocks), or chiva (junk). Several are seen here in Penonomé, a town west of Panama city along the Pan American Highway, after having unloaded passengers and goods at the local market. The modern chassis used are all of Japanese origin: Daihatsu Delta, Isuzu NPR, Toyota Dyna. The bodywork forms quite a contrast with the modern truck cabins and the modern environment of the highway.

Chassis Manufacturer:

various

Photo Location:

Penonome, Panama

Photo Date:

December, 2000

Photo Provided By:

John Veerkamp

Originally published on WBX:

       15-June-2001