A motorcycle taxi service known as 'gojek BKH' near the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among tourists traveling to Thailand.
A motorcycle taxi service called 'gojek BKH' near the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex has been gaining popularity, especially during school holidays and festive seasons. Surveys at the location found that motorcycle taxis are a popular choice for tourists heading to Thailand to avoid heavy traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours.
The service has become even more popular since the closure of the Free Trade Zone in the area, which has also resulted in the closure of parking lots for those travelling to Thailand. According to one of the motorcycle taxi drivers, Ashraf Aziz, 30, he has been able to earn two to three times his usual income since the 'Thailand fever' gripped the nation. 'Since the duty-free complex closed, more people are using our service because they have to park their cars in Darul Qiyyam. To avoid congestion, they choose motorcycle taxis because there are special lanes for us at immigration checkpoints. 'Renting a taxi is also similar to being stuck in a traffic jam for hours. So many people are using motorcycle taxis,' he said. According to Ashraf, they charge RM15 for each person from the commercial complex to the Thai border at Danok. 'It only takes a few minutes, less than 10 minutes if the immigration process is smooth. During peak season, it might be a bit crowded because many people are using motorcycle taxis, like last Friday, when there were dozens of motorcycles queuing,' said Ashraf, who has been working as a motorcycle taxi driver for 10 years. Meanwhile, his colleague, who wants to be known as Abang Jo, 62, said he switched to this field a few weeks ago compared to working as a lorry driver before. 'This job is really busy during peak seasons, with many tourists taking our motorcycles. Sometimes, we can't keep up with the demand,
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