The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is continuing its offensive against illegal taxi operators – in the most recent clampdown, six illegal taxis were apprehended during a sting operation called Ops Revus, and their operators are set to face more than just a simple fine, according to news reports.
The SPAD says that illegal taxi operators will have their vehicle ownership revoked under the Land Public Transport Act. Eighty hired cars – including those operating under the Uber network and Grabcar – have been seized by the commission since October last year, SPAD enforcement general manager Datuk Che Hasni Che Ahmad said.
He stated that out of the 80 cars seized from various illegal taxi companies utilising private vehicles to offer taxi services, 52 have had their ownership revoked – these cars are reportedly set to be auctioned off. They are among the 223 vehicles that have been identified by the commission as illegal taxis. Back in December, it was reported that five private cars were seized in an Uber operation in Johor Bahru.
“These are cars which have been providing services without permits from SPAD, which we have tracked down via intelligence and we’ve gathered evidence by using these services offered by various companies through websites,” he told reporters, adding that the commission has its sights on 59 other vehicles still at large.
Under Section 16 of the Land Public Transport Act, individual drivers found guilty of unlicenced ferrying of passengers in privately-owned vehicles can face a fine of up to RM10,000 or a year in jail or both, while car companies can be fined up to RM100,000.
“The owners of these vehicles should know that it is wrong and they are affecting the livelihoods of those who provide legitimate services. If they want to continue doing this business, it is very simple. They just need to apply for the necessary licences and permits. Just abide by the law,” Che Hasni said.
He added that legitimate taxis that operate by charging fares without using their meters will also face the same consequences. Thus far, 953 legit taxis have been caught for not operating with their meters, and administrative action against their operators/owners is due to follow.
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So..is Uber banned in Malaysia or not?
Uber is not banned in Malaysia, but the cars and drivers under Uber needs to have to proper permits from SPAD
Please seize ownership of those taxis when the taxi drivers aren’t using the meters. Not using meters should not be just a slap on the wrist like what seems to be happening now.
Heck, put a dashcam pointing inside in all taxis. Evidence for both taxi drivers and passengers.
go survey in bukit bintang and klcc, spad will have a field trip there.. probably can fill up their 1 year quota
1 year only? I think can easily fill 10 yr quota
Even as you read this, try going to KLCC now and get a taxi that uses a meter ( a legitimate meter). IMPOSSIBLE. SPAD get your priorities right.
Alahai, called SPAD hotline last 2 weeks,asked about how if i wanna do stuff like this the legit way.
“oh kena ada permit dan psv dik, psv apply kat jpj, permit dari kami tapi sekarang dibekukan lah”.
I loled.
6 uber cars!!! Six!!! Why is the Gov so inhumane to these drivers rice bowl!!! We must protest!!!
To hell with the 953 legit taxis who also got caught!!! They did an illegal thing in a legal business unlike these six poor fellow human beings, they just only did a legal thing in an illegal business. Thats all!!! Why should it be a crime to whore their services!!!
Why de Gov so cruel!!!
“If they want to continue doing this business, it is very simple. They just need to apply for the necessary licences and permits. Just abide by the law,” Che Hasni said.”
My question is, can UBER driver get their PHV permits like what Che Hasni quote? Ive tried getting a “mytaxi” home frm work near PJ Hilton to Prima Damansara, not on one of many taxi event bother want to take my pickup.
No need KLCC/Bukit Bintang, just go SPAD HQ at KL Sentral/Brickfield area can fill 11 years quota.
What do you expect from a totally useless, inept and inefficient department who cannot even get the priorities right. Maybe the uber drivers does not gel these idiots pockets and the gangster taxi drivers will break their heads when they try to be funny with them.
Disregard SPAD. Lopsided enforcement with misleading license application processes.
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The Gov just wants a cut in everything….taxing Uber itself just isn’t enough for them…they want to tax everyone in everyway, sick ppl is the reason this country is sick
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is uber safe for all the user at kl now? could I get caught by SPAD while taking uber car?
Why dont SPAD just go and catch those taxi without meters, use spy passsenger and drop in? Nowadays a lot of complains from taxi association without any improvement from their side anyway! People dont do things without reason, think la