Cyclo is the common name for tricycle rickshaws and is a common form of public transport in Cambodia, consisting of a tricycle with the passenger compartment up front. Cyclos (pronounced see-cloe) are an integral part of the Phnom Penh landscape. These iconic vehicles, first introduced in 1936, remain one of the best and most economical ways to see the city. Cyclo drivers, however, is among the poorest of the urban poor in Cambodia. The exact number of cyclo drivers in Phnom Penh is not known because of the transient nature of the work, but there are nearly 1,400 registered members in Cyclo centre, a local NGO providing basic support and social services to the drivers.
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