Cable cars pass above an industrial area in Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car passes above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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People pass a cable car station that is not running during a power cut in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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People sit in front of a cable car station in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Commuters wait for a cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Cable car operator Lasha Ghughunishvili, 32, speaks on his mobile phone inside a booth in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A boy stands at the door of a 60-year-old cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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A commuter pushes a 60-year-old cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A conductor closes the doors of a 60-year-old cable car before its departure in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A commuter looks out of the window of a 60-year-old cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Lasha Ghughunishvili, 32, operates cable cars from his booth in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car passes above apartment buildings in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A conductor sits inside a 60-year-old cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A communication device is seen inside a cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Commuters travel by cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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An icon of Jesus is seen inside a cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT RELIGION)

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Commuters chat inside a cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car passes above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A 60-year-old cable car passes above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A commuter looks out from a cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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The town of Chiatura is seen from inside a cable car, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car passes above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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Malkhaz Kapanadze, 36, oils and checks a cable car during maintenance work in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Cable car operator Tea Kekenadze, 30, watches commuters entering the cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A 60-year-old cable car passes above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car casts a shadow on a residential building in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Fati Ghavtadze, 45, operates a cable car from her booth in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Cable car control devices are seen inside an operator's booth in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Eliza Kobiashvili, 56, operates 60-year-old cable cars from her booth in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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Commuters get out of a 60-year-old cable car in the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 12, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 12, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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A cable car travels above the town of Chiatura, some 220 km (136 miles) northwest of Tbilisi, September 25, 2013. Dating to the Soviet era, Chiatura's public cable cars were built to facilitate the manganese mining industry, which formed the bedrock of the town's economy. Sixty years later, 15 of Chiatura's 21 cable car routes are still running, covering a total length of over 6000 meters, and they are still the quickest and most convenient way of getting around, despite their advanced years. Picture taken September 25, 2013. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili (GEORGIA - Tags: SOCIETY TRANSPORT)

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