A pirate taxi operator was apprehended by JPJ at Terminal 1, KLIA, on December 14. This was the result of observation and undercover work by Selangor JPJ, resulting in apprehension of the driver and seizure of a Toyota Vios for further investigation.
As detailed on JPJ Selangor official social media, early investigation showed the driver of the Toyota Vios allegedly persuading, appealing and offering the illegal taxi service to a Saudi national. A fee of RM70 was allegedly quoted to bring the passenger to AC Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, a distance of approximately 60 km, with payment on arrival.
In another incident at KLIA Terminal 1, the driver of a Proton Saga was apprehended and his vehicle seized for investigation for the same offence. It is alleged the driver attempted to ferry two Bangladeshi passengers to Park Royal hotel, Kuala Lumpur, for a fee of RM65.
Anyone found guilty of providing an unlicensed taxi or transport service may be charged under Section 205(1) of the Public Transport Act 2010 (APAD 2010). Penalty for such an offence is a fine not exceeding RM50,000, or a sentence not exceeding five years jail, or both.
Accomplices aiding or abetting such activities, or ‘taxi tout’, may be charged under Section 243(1) of the same Act. JPJ urge the public to only use the services of the official airport taxi counters at Terminals 1 and 2, or make ride bookings through e-hailing apps.
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why like that? bangladeshi also our Muslim brothers, they are more than welcomed to join our great country, cannot ferry them ke?
Bukan lah. Isu taxi haram… ITU mesti dibenteras. Sudah Ada Grab Dan ehailing service yg berlesen Dan taxi airport yg berlesen. Tak boleh Ada taxi haram
how much “donation” did Loke receive from Grab to protect ehailing monopoly?
the same as predecessors LTL & WKS
What Grab monopoly when KLIA also provides their airport taxi service? Anyway you’ve proven that you and your comments are indeed correctly labeled as plain BS.
those bangladeshis & also that saudi national were being rescued from pirates.
You’re unbelievable. That’s not the reason anyone allowed or not, to drive a stranger around.
Yalor
They’re being rescued from scammers. You really think it’s just RM65/70?! They’ll double prices at the destination and threaten the people into paying.
Several cases in the news this year already.