The Snapshots in Time Collection

Lambretta Jitney Taxis on a Street in Vung Tau, South Vietnam, June 1971

Lambretta Jitney Taxis on a Street in Vung Tau, South Vietnam, June 1971

Two Lambretta-style three-wheeled jitneys, a common form of local passenger and light-cargo transport in South Vietnam, are parked on a sandy street in Vung Tau in June 1971. Lettering identifying the coastal township is visible on the nearer vehicle. Scenes such as this document the everyday commercial and civilian life of Vung Tau, a seaside town that also served as a popular in-country rest and recreation (R&R) destination for American and allied troops. Project: 218684