The man with many tools on his bicycle was resting on the side of the road

Mobile tool shop
Mobile tool shop
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As I walked along the roadside, a peculiar bicycle caught my attention. Mounted above the front wheel was a large wooden board, neatly arranged with an assortment of tools—screwdrivers, files, and other equipment. It appeared to be a mobile tool shop, a business on two wheels.

In India, especially in cities like Mumbai, smartphones are widely used. Yet, unlike in Japan, where companies like Monotaro have made tool shopping as easy as a few taps on a screen, online tool retailers may not be as prevalent here. That gap in accessibility might be exactly why businesses like this still thrive—where a man can load up his bicycle with tools and pedal through the city, selling directly to those who need them.

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Feb 2025 IN THE CITY INDIA

PHOTO DATA

No

12811

Shooting Date

May 2024

Posted On

February 22, 2025

Place

Mumbai, India

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R V

Lens

ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF

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