Getting to Know: Getting Around

By Pedicab

Rickshaws hit the streets of Hong Kong in the 1870s and were once the most common form of transport in the colony. Now, however, they are almost a thing of the past--no new licenses are being issued. A couple of ancient-looking men sometimes hang around the Star Ferry terminal in the Central District, but they're usually either snoozing or reading the paper. I've never once seen them hauling a customer. Rather, they make money by charging up to HK$50 (US$6.50) for tourists who want to take their pictures. If you do want to take a ride, they'll charge up to HK$100 (US$13) to take you around the block, clearly the most expensive form of transportation in Hong Kong, and by their appearance, that's probably about as far as they can go. But whether you're just taking a photograph or going for a ride, negotiate the price first.

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