RICKSHAW

The rickshaw, also known as the 'Oriental rickshaw' or 'yellow rickshaw', was a human-powered vehicle introduced to Hong Kong in 1874. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rickshaws became popular in Hong Kong for their comfort, speed, one-man operation, shelter from the sun and rain, and low fares. As the number of rickshaws on the road increased, the British Hong Kong Government enacted a series of laws to regulate rickshaws, some of which are still in force today, such as the "no-go areas", "waiting areas" and "district rickshaws", making rickshaws a unique memory for Hong Kong people.