Login Register

Logo of Phnom Penh Post newspaper Phnom Penh Post - Cyclo spruce up

Cyclo spruce up

| Publication date 25 August 1995 | 07:00 ICT

Cyclo spruce up

T he bosses of Phnom Penh's 11,350 cyclo drivers on Aug 19 agreed to upgrade

their men's standards, provide them with uniforms and get them driver training,

according to Phnom Penh's first vice-governor Chea Sophara.

"I'm very

happy to see that you cyclo owners accept my request and I hope you will tell

your employees to comply with this request," he told a meeting of 50 cyclo fleet

owners.

Under Phnom Penh's Cyclo Uniform Code, the drivers will start

wearing new khaki uniforms next month and will be required to undrgo basic

training in road safety.

Sophara said that with proper standards, the

presence of cyclo drivers on Phnom Penh streets could become a popular tourist

attraction.

Cyclo drivers are the bane of many motorists, and there are

many accidents each day on Phnom Penh streets.

Many cyclo drivers are

seasonal workers from the provinces who migrate to the city after rice

harvesting to earn extra cash for their families.

MOST VIEWED

  • Ministry orders all schools, public and private, to close for SEA Games

    From April 20 to May 18, all public and private educational institutions will be closed to maintain order and support Cambodia's hosting of the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games, said a directive from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Cambodia will host the

  • Newest horror film showcases unique Khmer culture, identity

    At first glance, the trailer to new horror sensation The Ritual: Black Nun looks like a western-produced feature film. As the story reveals itself to the viewers, it becomes clearer that this is a Khmer film, with a strong Cambodian identity and close links to

  • Almost 9K tourists see equinox sunrise at Angkor Wat

    Nearly 9,000 visitors – including 2,226 international tourists – gathered at Angkor Wat on March 21 to view the spring equinox sunrise, according to a senior official of the Siem Reap provinical tourism department. Ngov Seng Kak, director of the department, said a total of 8,726 people visited Angkor Wat to

  • Angkor Beer strengthens national pride with golden new look and fresher taste

    Angkor Beer – the "Gold of Angkor" – has a new look, one that is more stylish and carries a premium appeal, as well as a fresher taste and smoother flavour, making it the perfect choice for any gathering. Angkor Beer recently launched its new design, one

  • Water supply authority assures public shortages over early ‘24

    The Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) asked for understanding from Phnom Penh residents in some communes where water pressure is weak. They assured residents that all supply issues will be resolved by early 2024, but have suggested that residents use water sparingly in the meantime.

  • Khmer ballet documentary debuts April 1

    A new documentary, The Perfect Motion, or Tep Hattha in Khmer, will premiere to the public on April 1. The documentary film follows two intertwined storylines: the creation of a show called Metamorphosis by the late Princess Norodom Buppha Devi (her very last production) and the

Related articles