GEORGE TOWN: Good news for trishaw riders in the state — they will not only be “re-branded” but will soon have a place to take a shower or a short nap during the day.
State Tourism Development and Culture Committee chairman Danny Law Heng Kiang said 90 trishaws from two organisations would also be overhauled and repaired by the end of the year.
He said the exercise was made possible by the joint initiative of the state government and DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd.
On the venue for riders to rest or take a shower, he said several sites in Victoria Street and Kimberley Street were being considered.
“We appeal to house owners or philanthropists to rent us their buildings at a lower rate or let us use it for free,” Law told reporters after showing five repaired and gaily-decorated trishaws in front of Maybank Komtar here yesterday.
He said it would cost between RM200 and RM300 to repair each trishaw, depending on its condition.
“There is only one shop in the state that does such repairs, which means it will take time to repair all the 90 trishaws.”
Law also said the state planned to standardise the fares for trishaw rides.
Currently, it costs RM30 for an hour-long tour.
A statement issued by DiGi said the programme was aimed at establishing and promoting the legacy of trishaws as one of the island’s key attractions.
DiGi’s northern region head Siew Chee Kong said the company had always been supportive of the state government’s efforts to preserve the cultural richness of the state, which in turn would promote Penang as an exciting tourist destination.
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