Amendments to legalise ride-hailing services tabled
The first step in the process to regulating ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab has been taken, following the tabling of amendments to two laws in Parliament, according to a report by …
Malaysian public transport rated best value in ASEAN
Malaysians are certainly getting their money's worth in terms of public transport, it seems. According to the Malay Mail – which cited a report by FT Confidential Research – users over here …
Laws to regulate Uber, GrabCar to be amended soon
In January, the government said it was set to amend laws to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and Grab during the Parliament sitting on March 6. That apparently didn't happen, but …
Uber introduces facial recognition security feature
Uber Malaysia has introduced a new safety feature it calls Real-Time ID Check, which uses Microsoft Cognitive Services to ensure the driver partner using the app matches the account in the ride-sharing …
Cabbies protest against Uber, Grab outside Parliament
You would think that after being legalised and even endorsed by the prime minister as a source of income, that ride-hailing services from Uber and Grab have become a part of Malaysian …
PM satisfied ETS e-ticketing issue is being resolved
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he was satisfied with the response by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) in solving the Electric Train Service …
Taxi collaboration with Uber – cabbies not pleased
Earlier this week, it was reported that taxi companies were looking to work with ride-sharing app Uber in an effort to save the taxi industry, and were set to sign a memorandum …
Taxi companies to work with Uber to “save industry”
In what could be perceived as a total U-turn, taxi companies are looking to work with ride-sharing app Uber in an effort to "save the taxi industry." A report by The Sun …
Klang Valley Double Track project on track – end 2019
Rehabilitation work for the Keratapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) Klang Valley Double Track project is on course, according to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). The 42 km rehabilitation work between the Rawang-Salak …
BYD introduces biggest e-taxi fleet in Southeast Asia
Chinese electric vehicle brand BYD has introduced 100 e6 electric taxis in Singapore to form the biggest e-taxi fleet in Southeast Asia. The vehicles are part of an expansion plan after BYD’s …
Dego Ride motorcycle taxis will be seized, JPJ warns
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is sending a stern warning to those that continue to provide motorcycle taxi services, most notably Dego Ride, by saying it will seize any motorcycles involved in …
Japan ready to make bid for KL-Singapore HSR project
Japan is set to make a bid to develop the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) link, and says it is ready to propose the country's best high-speed rail technology, with financing and service …
GrabShare launched in Malaysia – on-demand carpooling, max four to a car, 30% lower fares
Grab rolled out a surprise new product this morning - GrabShare, the company's first on-demand commercial carpooling service. Essentially a shared GrabCar - or an on-demand GrabHitch that rides on the system …
Motorcycle taxis are a step backward for Malaysia, proper public transport more important – minister
Allowing motorcycles to be used as public transport (taxis) like in other southeast Asian countries is a step backward for Malaysia. This comes from deputy transport minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi in …
Dego Ride motorcycle taxi ‘won’t be legalised’ – Liow
The government may have legalised the likes of Uber and Grab, but it has no plans to do the same for motorcycle taxis. This is because of the high number of road …
Najib asks MRT users to provide feedback on service
It has been nearly two months since the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai-Buloh Kajang (SBK) Line Phase 1 began operations, and now, prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is calling on …
Insurance coverage for self-employed taxi, Uber and Grab drivers set to take effect from June 1
Self-employed taxi drivers as well as drivers for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Grab will soon be covered under insurance, according to a report by The Sun. From June 1, the …
KTM Komuter to run 24h for 3 days over Thaipusam
Thaipusam is happening this week, and many will be heading to Batu Caves for the colourful annual ritual. Devotees and tourists can consider taking the KTM Komuter trains there, as the service …
Grab unveils plan to invest US$700 mil in Indonesia
Grab has announced that it will be investing US$700 million (RM3.1bil) in Indonesia over the next four years to support the republic's aim to become the country with the largest digital economy …
KTM to impose RM100 surcharge on those caught riding Intercity, ETS services without a valid ticket
Starting from March 1, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) says that passengers utilising an Electric Train Service (ETS) or Intercity train service will face a surcharge of RM100 if they are found to …
