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{{short description|Form of transport}}
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[[File:Scooters Bangkok Nana.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|Drivers of motorcycle taxis in [[Bangkok]] wear orange vests.]]
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Typically, the fare is a flat fee, regardless of the distance traveled. However, the charge may vary according to the time of day or day of the week, or increase for distances that are greater than usual.
Licensing requirements for motorcycle taxis vary by municipality. Small towns tend not to regulate them at all, while in larger cities, they are regulated in much the same way as taxicabs. In July 2009, the Brazilian Senate approved standards<ref>O Globo, 10/07/2009, acesso em 12 de julho de 2009.</ref> for motorcycle taxi drivers and motorcycle couriers.<ref>Biker doing day or night rounds in gated communities
==Cambodia==
In [[Phnom Penh]] and other cities in Cambodia, motorcycle taxis are widely available as a form of low-cost public transport. Motorcycle taxi drivers, who are almost exclusively male, are called ''motodops'' (
The omnipresent ‘moto’ is the most common and fastest form of public transportation. Motos can be found virtually everywhere in town, just step to the curb and they will find you. Motos cost from 1500R-4000R for a trip in town and $6-$8 per day. Prices go up at night and for multiple passengers.[http://phnompenh.gov.kh/en/visitors-tourism/transportation/]
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In [[Goa]], India, motorcycle taxis are required to be licensed. Driven by men called ''pilots'', they are much cheaper than other taxis, although a passenger can only carry a [[backpack]] as [[luggage]]. In some parts of the state, motorcycle drivers are legally required to wear helmets, but any passengers riding pillion are not. Motorcycle taxis can usually be identified by their distinctive yellow and black colours. There is a practice to fix the fare in advance, and trips are not metered.
In last few years, a few companies such as Rapido, Uber and Ola have come up in multiple cities in India providing bike taxi services. With the Central Government's rule of allowing two-wheelers as legal and commercial vehicles and 8 states already legalized the same, it has become easier for the companies to design a working framework to provide easy and comfortable commute to the people.
In other cities, like Rishikesh which is the gateway of holy Chardham destinations for Hindu pilgrimage lies in Uttrakhand is popular among travellers especially, the young people who want to see the scenic beauty of entire Uttrakhand starting with Rishikesh. This city is supposed to be the world's spiritual capital, which is also famous for numerous adventure activities related to mountains and rivers such as white water rafting, hiking, camping and so on.
Post-pandemic, A travel trend has been developed in domestic tourism in India where travellers have started to own self-drive two-wheelers to roam the famous tourist spots in Rishikesh, therefore, many companies have come up and offering self-drive bikes for rent in Rishikesh. The service for bike rental is provided by many agencies which is easy to rent, reliable and one of the cheapest modes of tourist transport in this region.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scootyrentwala.com/bike-on-rent-in-rishikesh/|title=Bike on Rent in Rishikesh - Scooty Rent Wala|publisher=scootyrentwala.com |date=2024-01-05}}</ref>
==Indonesia==
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==Philippines==
Motorcycle taxis in the Philippines usually have sidecars, or seats extended sideways, often by use of a ''T''-shaped crossbeam. The latter type of taxi is known as ''habal-habal''
Covered, three-wheel [[autorickshaw]]s, known as [[Motorized tricycle (Philippines)|''tricycles'']], are also a common mode of transport.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-jeepneys-and-tricycles-game-over-1.1548007857224 | title=Philippines 'jeepneys' and tricycles: Game over? | first=Jay | last=Hilotin | work=[[Gulf News]] | date=February 12, 2019}}</ref>
[[Angkas]] is a Philippine motorcycle [[vehicle for hire]] and delivery service company based in [[Makati]], [[Metro Manila]].<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/01/24/20/heres-a-definitive-timeline-of-the-angkas-saga | title=Where did Angkas go wrong? A timeline | first=Gelo | last=Dionora | work=[[ABS-CBNnews.com]] | date=January 24, 2020}}</ref> Its competition in passenger market is [[JoyRide]].
Motorcycle taxis were deemed illegal in 2020 due to possible exposure of passengers and riders to COVID-19 when in contact with each other, especially in the cities.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1294931/no-more-motorcycle-taxis-but-private-angkas-allowed-soon | title=No more motorcycle taxis but private
==Thailand==
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==United Kingdom==
[[File:Passenger Bikes Ltd motorcycle taxi.jpg|thumb|A motorcycle taxi waiting for passenger in London]]
Motorcycle taxi service in [[London]] began in 1990 as a niche industry. All equipment{{
==United States==
Moto Limos Club, a motorcycle for-hire service, started in California and New York City in 2011. As of 2012, the business filing was not renewed and of 2015 the filing was considered suspended.<ref>California Secretary of State. https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business</ref> Passengers were not able to hail the motorcycles on the street; instead, a yearly individual or corporate membership fee is charged, plus an hourly rate. Experienced riders, many former [[Police motorcycle]] riders, carried clients on [[Honda Gold Wing]]s, and in California, can bypass traffic congestion by [[lane splitting]].<ref>{{Cite news | title=Moto Limos Club takes you there — by motorcycle | last=Carpenter | first=Susan | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | url=https://www.latimes.com/travel/la-xpm-2011-apr-27-la-trb-moto-limos-service-20110427-story.html | date=April 27, 2011 | url-access=subscription}}</ref> Passengers were provided with helmets, [[Motorcycle safety#Airbag devices|airbag vests]], and in-helmet, [[Bluetooth]] cell phones. The service also bought several [[Can-Am Spyder]]s, before realizing they were not capable of splitting lanes.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/15/first-motorcycle-taxi-service-headed-for-los-angeles-and-new-yor/ | title=First motorcycle taxi service headed for Los Angeles and New York | first=AARON | last=RICHARDSON | work=MotoBlog | date=April 15, 2011}}</ref>
==Vietnam==
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Before the rise in popularity of ride-hailing apps, motorcycle taxi driving was a mostly informal economy, although some unions existed. Fare is verbally agreed upon before the trip based on distance. Some informal motorcycle taxi drivers still exist, as well as drivers working for regulated ride-hailing companies who would take on ad-hoc trips not booked through the app.
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==External links==
* {{Commons category-inline|Taxi motorcycles}}
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