A fixture on the urban landscape since the 1930s, over the years Phnom Penh’s cyclos have been gradually replaced by motorbikes, tuktuks and the rise of ride-sharing apps like PassApp and Grab. A handful of drivers have weathered it out – albeit as a novelty, transporting tourists rather than commuters. But with the pandemic putting a stop to international tourism, will the last of the cyclos survive?

This short documentary by Conrad Richardson gives a fascinating insight into a long-standing but fast-disappearing tradition.

Lead photo: Cyclo driver outside Central Market, Phnom Penh. Photo by binh dang nam on Unsplash