Koh Samui has motorbike taxis. Now that was a first for me to see. I would expect a motorbike taxi business to face at least three problems. First, no business during rain, which usually is the busiest time for caps. Second, Helmets. Some people may not like wearing the sweaty helmet from the previous customer. Not to mention that everyone may need a different size. And third, what about the luggage.
In Samui, those points are no issue. It hardly rains. Not even now, in the “rainy session”. And no one is wearing helmets. Except, possibly forced by their license, the cap drivers. And regarding the luggage, those backpacking tourists penetrating the island can carry their belongings, well on their back.
I love this service. After all, a motorbike get's much faster thru traffic.

This smiling lady is preparing a delicious Thai soup for me :-)

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posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 link to this post