All sub-standard tuk-tuks banned from Daun Penh

Authorities in Daun Penh district have called on the public to stop using tuk-tuks that are not up to standards to maintain public order and prevent accidents. - AFP

CAMBODIA (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): Authorities in Phnom Penh’s Daun Penh district have called on the public to stop using tuk-tuks that are not up to technical or safety standards or have illegal modifications to them in order to maintain public order and prevent accidents.

The district authorities reiterated the call after they went out to educate drivers and their passengers and impounded 72 tuk-tuks on Nov 3. The drivers were also made to sign letters promising to comply with the order before getting their tuk-tuks back.