how much can i expect a tuk tuk ride from Patong to Kata? Do the motorbike taxis ferry people as well?

the tuks and the taxis were the same price last time we were there and they would not budge on 200 to karon

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tuk tuks are more expensive than metered cabs; the trouble is the tuk tuk drivers do not allow metered cabs to ply for business in tourist areas so you have to get your hotel to specifically order one to collect you from the hotel grounds. 200 baht milk float styled tuk tuk with motorbike engine, about 40 baht air conditioned, metered, licensed, insured, 1000cc real engined taxi; go figure.

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Hi Mark,

I didn't know that you could order a metered taxi in Phuket. So instead of paying the rip off prices from Kata to Patong, would I be able to get the hotel to order me a taxi with meter ? I have used a metered cab before but only from the airport.

Michelle