Safe, affordable transport - and fun too!
posted by Kerry-Anne
Singapore has its trishaws, Bordeaux has the tram, London has big black cabs, Sydney has the monorail, and Cape Town has... Rikkis! By all accounts, this is the way to get around the city - far safer than minibus taxis, much cheaper than standard taxis, and way more fun than walking, the Rikkis operate all around the city, and will even take you to some of the big tourist attractions around greater Cape Town, like Kirstenbosch and Cape Point.I have to admit that I've never actually been on one (since we're always in our car), but I think I'm going to have to try it out some day soon. If you've travelled on a Rikki, please leave a comment and let us know how it was...
5 Comments:
It looks like a good idea. One car emitting emissions is better than two, don't you think. Ilike the idea a lot.
You should see the Rixi Taxi's in Jhb. They've got great little London type yellow cabs... I'll see if I can't find you a pics...
How do I get a Rikki? We're stuck in Houston where everyone has a truck or an SUV. Oops, I'm guilty! Thanks for the pic!
Hehe..
Trishaw in Singapore are only for tourist! I have never taken them in Singapore before!
I might try rikkis, if i get a change to go to Cape Town :-)
>keropok man - even though we were tourists in Singapore for a few days, we didn't get to take a trishaw either... we did have one very expensive taxi ride though, but that was all our own fault (no cash left, had to get one of the expensive taxis that takes a credit card - the taxi driver was extremely friendly and chatty though so we didn't really mind paying). So maybe you should try a trishaw and we'll try a Rikki, and we can compare notes afterwards. :)
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