I was on a local taxi (5 passengers, 1 driver), me sitting in the front with the driver. I’ve paid for 2, otherwise another person would sit with me in the front.
My apologies for the “shaky” views but I do think it gives you an idea about how it look Ilkes along the streets in Cotonou, Godomey and Cococodji (Benin). It is the same in every town … people are working and selling their goods alongside the streets.