About Rickshaws

The first rickshaw in Singapore was spotted in 1880. They were first invented by the Japanese and were brought into Singapore as a common mode of public transportation as well as a major source of income for the locals. Runner-pulled rickshaws were used in the past where a runner would be seen hand-pulling a two-wheeled cart with one or two seated passengers.


However, rickshaws are no longer a common sight on the roads in Singapore. Instead, they are now generally used as a tourist attraction to carry curious visitors around the city. Runner-pulled rickshaws haven been replaced by cycle rickshaws where the driver would cycle the passengers using a tricycle attached to the cart.



Rickshaws can only be found at certain places such as Queen Street, Geylang Road and Middle Road. Prices of rickshaw rides vary according to the distance travelled and the usual routes taken are to the nearby attractions such as Little India and Chinatown.

Come and join us as we embark on a journey of discovery to find out more about rickshaws and the untold story behind these amazing vehicles.

 Credits to http://scheong.wordpress.com

Sources: http://infopedia.nl.sg/articles/SIP_947_2005-01-25.html

By: Angelin