Trishaw riders facing hard times

Cititel Penang general manager Amir Hisham (left) helping Azlan put up a new umbrella on his trishaw during the programme at the hotel. — Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

TRISHAW riders in Penang are struggling with slow business these days with almost all depending on foreign tourists to make a living.

Charging RM50 per hour or a fixed rate for an all-day charter, the riders, who are mostly senior citizens, do not earn much in a day.