Singapore’s only licensed trishaw tour operator Trishaw Uncle has refreshed its services by curating and providing GPS-guided trishaw tours through iconic heritage districts such as Little India, Kampong Glam, Chinatown and the Civic District.
On these journeys, visitors will also get to step into the humble homes of Chinatown’s early residents, peek into the living cubicle of a trishaw driver, feast on a meal at Violet Oon’s Satay Bar and Grill and hear authentic personal stories.
In addition to planning its own tours, Trishaw Uncle has also reinvented its fleet by adding GPS systems to the vehicles and employing younger drivers, said its managing director, Png Yiow Beng.
“The younger generation of cyclists are more than just drivers,” said Png. “They are also very passionate about introducing Singapore’s history and landmarks.”
The GPS systems currently provide location-triggered commentaries in English, Japanese and Korean, explained Png. Trishaw Uncle has plans to target other tourist markets “depending on demand”.
He added: “We have always been considering digital enhancements, but only recently added them because the technology became more stable. It’s necessary to be alert to new trends, so we’re always on the lookout for new software and hardware.”
Trishaw Uncle has also updated its kiosk at Albert Mall Trishaw Park with interactive digital menus and videos of its tour routes.
Its tours will be available for walk-in customers at Albert Mall Trishaw Park, and customers have the choice of selecting single zone or multi-zone trishaw experiences.
In addition to the current Albert Mall Trishaw Park, Trishaw Uncle is adding a new embarkation point at Chinatown Heritage Centre to make its trishaw tours more accessible and convenient for locals and visitors.
