JPJ has seized 21 luxury MPVs used as illegal ‘kereta sapu’ in special operations held in the Klang Valley from September 2-6. Director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said such an operation was held for the first time to eradicate the ‘ulat teksi sapu mewah’ activity targeting foreign tourists staying in five-star hotels as well as at tourist attractions.
“We have received many reports about this activity and investigations found that their modus operandi uses special apps and the help of middlemen in their mission of irresponsible profit making,” Aedy Fadly said yesterday, reported by Bernama. He added that some charged up to S$300 (RM996) for a trip from KL to Singapore compared to the normal charge of RM300
The JPJ chief said that other than seizing MPVs such as the Toyota Alphard, Hyundai Starex, Hyundai Staria and Toyota Innova, officers also issued 45 summonses to owners of the vehicles for various offences such as the misuse of vehicle license, not having a competent driving license (CDL) and expired CDL. The drivers were mostly local men in their 30s.
The cases are being investigated under Section 23 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which allows for a fine up to RM10,000 or not more than two years of jail, or both.
Aedy Fadly said that after focusing previous efforts on the country’s gateways such as KLIA, KLIA2 and the Langkawi airport, JPJ is now looking to stamp out kereta sapu activities in areas such as luxury hotels and tourist attractions.
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if not then wat else can do in bolehland?
Previously the Gomen go after GRAB now it is big business so why today go after these similar service? Coz not using Gomen mandated app? Since when did we change into Communism? Oh wait but this is PH Gomen now.
There’s also plenty of kereta sapu doing school bus mpv privately. No need apply school bus licence no need declare tax.
U alright sapu student even more dangerous better take action on it first….
KL to Singapore compared to the normal charge of RM300
Bro. You sure bro? Grab drivers won’t even be fetching for below rm500 to jb. And that’s in bezza Saga axia
Dumb officer, no drivers willing to do charity trip from KL-Singapore at RM300 especially using luxury MPV
Rm300?, just vep and toll cost is near rm100, they think petrol foc? Tol from KL to Jb free? Normal cost From Jb to sg already sgd70 per head, at checkpoint woodlands if you take grab normally sgd 30. where they get rm300? Hahha
Great, doing Singapore gov a favour… Why kacau? They’re taking money from Singaporeans into bolehland ma.. sigh
Bcoz PH Gomen is subservient to PAP Gomen. Abang adek after all.
RM300 who want to do ? One trip KL SG at least RM90 for petrol and toll alone .
Kl to singapore for rm300 is just illogical.. i towed my bike from sepang to kajang for rm300..
Kuantan LAST MINUTES BOOKING on taxi 15 years ago to Kuala Lumpur the fare charges was RM350 ALREADY!!
RM300 from kl to singapore? Ni mesti katak bawah tempurung. Lol
i also doing this business..now i need to becareful