Motorcycle taxi
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A motorcycle taxi is a licensed form of transport in some countries. Typically, they will carry one passenger (but sometimes two or more), who sits on the pillion, behind the motorcycle operator.
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[edit] Cambodia
In Phnom Penh and other cities in Cambodia, motorcycle taxis are the primary form of public transport. Motorcycle taxi drivers are called motodups. They form in queues outside major tourist attractions, office buildings, public markets and near the corners of residential streets. In Phnom Penh, a typical motodup ride will cost around 2,000 riel.
[edit] India
Motorcycle taxis are a licensed form of transport in Goa, India. They are much cheaper than other taxis, although the lone passenger can only carry a backpack as luggage. Motorcycle taxis in Goa are driven by men called 'pilots'. By law, in some parts of the state, the rider is expected to wear a helmet, but the pillion-rider is not. These motorcycle taxis can normally be identified by their yellow-and-black coloured paint. The fare should be fixed in advance, and the rides are not metered.
[edit] Thailand
Motorcycle taxis are common forms for public transport in Bangkok and most other cities, towns and villages in Thailand. They are generally used for short trips. In Bangkok, there are motorcycle taxi queues on many sois, and the queues are regulated by the city's government. Licensed motorcycle-taxi operators wear orange vests. In compliance with Thailand's helmet law, many (but not all) carry a spare helmet to offer to passengers.
[edit] United Kingdom
There are currently 3 firms offering a taxi bike service in London. Passenger Bikes Ltd, Virgin Limobike and Addison Lee Taxybike. The industry began 1990 and although never growing past a total of 12 bikes it has established itself as THE way to travel through London's congested streets. The bikes are now licensed by Transport for London and the Public Carriage Office, (PCO) who also license London's black cabs. All equipment is provided for the passenger along with an intercom system linking the rider and passenger.
