Sai-qa is the Burmese word for a cycle rickshaw, and are still the most popular way for getting around many cities in Myanmar (although Uber entered the market not long ago). They are almost always driven by men, many of whom keep their belongings in the saiq-ka, and sleep there at night. It’s a difficult living, with stiff competition, but many drivers migrate to cities with big hopes to changes their families’ fortunes. I talk to them and share with you.

Related Coursework

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/myanmar-burma/yangon-rangoon/transport/getting-around/local-transport
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/317798770_Yangon's_Urban_Transportation_Traffic_Demand_and_Its_Quality_of_Service
https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/189083/mya-urban-transport.pdf
https://govinsider.asia/connected-gov/myanmar-public-transport-u-win-khant-railways/
https://consult-myanmar.com/2017/02/15/yangon-gets-moving/

My Experience

I am a Yangon tour operator and young scholar.

My Philosophy

Traveling is my dream.