SPAD to clampdown on RM2 taxi service fee – report

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The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is set to propose an amendment to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 to regulate ticketing counters for taxi services, theSun reports. The move follows complaints by the public on counters who charge a RM2 service fee but fail to provide any noticeable service.

“Over the years, many have complained that they cannot see why there is a need for a surcharge in addition to a meter charge, when there is no visible service before boarding the cab,” commented SPAD CEO, Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal. “With the amendment to the Act, if there are some counters which do not [serve] well, we can kick them out . We need to regulate and set the standard and level of service,” he added.

This is especially true when it comes to ticketing counters at private premises such as hotels and shopping malls – as these establishments are not regulated, there is no clear outline on the required level of service. “Now, we are also taking steps to regulate any ticketing counter that offer public transport services, including taxis and express buses,” he said.

He went on to stress that private establishments with higher passenger traffic should appoint a queue manager of some sort to maintain order amongst those lining up for a taxi as well as to safeguard the interest of the passengers – all this should be present with or without the RM2 service fee.

“When cabbies don’t follow rules by harassing passengers or refuse to use the meters, that’s when private building owners decide to setup a counter for record management or tracking purpose,” he concluded.

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Comments

  • peter on Aug 12, 2015 at 9:35 am

    They should change the “service fee” to a “donation” – no need to pay tax as well.

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    • George Abdul on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Simple understanding…
      Rakyat pay GST…
      PM gets donations are normal…
      Yesman Ministers says normal procedure and everything is ok…
      SPAD survey Rakyat can withstand high expenses.

      The world are laughing Rakyat when will you all wakeup? to realise been lie for many years?

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      • Same L0rrrr on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:26 am

        RM2.6 bil donation, no one accountable.
        RM2 surcharge, bising and operation here and there.

        Whenever the money not going into their pocket, it is illegal.

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        • Sam Father on Aug 12, 2015 at 2:47 pm

          You are the same, always lie about RV.

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          • Same L0rrrr on Aug 12, 2015 at 3:02 pm

            I don’t have to lie, you just go mudah.my check out the prices of 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Vios. See yourself.

            I am just pointing out the ugly fact.

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          • Sam bra sales man on Aug 12, 2015 at 4:14 pm

            Lier being lier. Hahaha…

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  • longjaafar on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:05 am

    The commuting public needs to see action, rather than announcements. Taxis everywhere are still refusing to use the meter.

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  • Francis on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:14 am

    They should also clamp down on taxi drivers who refuse to take passenger just because the destination is inconvenient to them!

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  • Never finish dese shit stories.

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  • SPAD should clamp down all taxis running without using the meter.

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  • So when will PR organise demo at SPAD office in support of these poor downtrodden taximen?
    After all, as long as against Gov, sure mesti lawan.

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  • Captur / CX-3 on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:27 am

    Can’t blame the public for choosing Uber or Grabcar when the local taximen are rubbish . Protest for wat. Service not up to standard..

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  • Black Dog on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Complain for a measly Rm2? They rather get slaughtered than pay extra Rm2 to use the meter? Who’s paying the salary for the guy/guard hired by shopping centers etc to control taxis coming in?
    If they clamp down on this, it will be a free for all for ‘buaya’ taxis.
    SPAD, top priority is catch those taxis not using meters, not go after Uber or others providing genuine service.

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  • All this reports of SPAD wanting to take action is all wayang only.

    Tell me, when was the last time SPAD took any sort of action against bastard cabbies?

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  • seancorr (Member) on Aug 12, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    One such location which charge this RM2 crap is @ Sunway Pyramid…

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  • mohmo on Aug 12, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    more bullshit…..again

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  • Mr. Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal, wow what a revelation! You sir deserve a Pingat!

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  • Rangers on Aug 13, 2015 at 7:43 am

    we have transport minister and we have SPAD, how many redundant position and authority we need to create and use Gov spending…

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