The fares for a rickshaw coolie were calculated by time instead of distance. In 1907, to hire first class rickshaw in Colombo would cost roughly 1 cent a minute, with a discount to 50 cents for 60 minutes. Rickshaws drawn by 2 coolies were more expensive, as was hiring a rickshaw in the evenings. The fares for a rickshaw coolie were calculated by time instead of distance. In 1907, to hire first class rickshaw in Colombo would cost roughly 1 cent a minute, with a discount to 50 cents for 60 minutes. Rickshaws drawn by 2 coolies were more expensive, as was hiring a rickshaw in the evenings. |
