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Modern rickshaw drivers in China

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Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles – some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines.

This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei starting his night shift in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver (C) riding down a busy street in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver taking a rest in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver waiting for customers in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding with customers in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver waiting for customers in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei riding in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei starting his night shift in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver (C) posing in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This combo shows photos taken on April 23, 2017 of rickshaw drivers riding in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver (R) riding down a small street in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver taking a rest during lunch time in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver (C) riding down a busy street in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei waiting for clients in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver taking a rest during lunch time in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei (L) having dinner before his night shift in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 22, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding down a street in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw drivers waiting for customers in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei having his dinner before his night shift in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei leaving home to start his night shift in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei starting his night shift in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 24, 2017 shows rickshaw drivers waiting for customers in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows rickshaw driver Li Wei riding in the streets of Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver riding in a touristic area in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver waiting for customers in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver waiting for customers in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) This photo taken on April 23, 2017 shows a rickshaw driver posing in Beijing. Appearing in China at the end of the 19th century, rickshaws originally had two wheels and were pulled by their driver on foot, with passengers seated at the back. Today, most of the vehicles are tricycles - some still have pedals and are propelled by physical force, but the majority are equipped with electric or gas engines. (FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)


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