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 …
SPAD ramps up enforcement activity for CNY season
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has intensified its enforcement at bus terminals, airports, city centres and highways for the Chinese New Year festive season, Bernama reports. The commission is working in …
Motorcycle taxi services illegal – Transport Ministry
The Transport Ministry confirmed that it has never issued any permit or licence to any firm offering “motorcycle taxi” services to the public, Bernama reports. Referring to Dego Ride, which currently offers …
Laws to regulate Uber, GrabCar to be tabled March 6
The government will table laws to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar during the Parliament sitting on March 6, The Sun reports. This will finally legalise these transport network operators …
Floods disrupt KTM’s East Coast intercity services
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its intercity rail services in the East Coast is facing disruptions. Continuous heavy rain in the flood-affected area has affected the track at Km392.5 between …
Taxis to be exempted from Singapore RRC – report
Taxi drivers in Malaysia can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has confirmed that the republic will exempt foreign-registered taxis from the new Reciprocal Road Charge …
50% fare discount on LRT, Monorail could be expanded
The 50% fare discount for commuters riding on LRT, Monorail and BRT services between 6am and 7am could be expanded to other periods of the day, according to The Sun. Rapid Rail …
Johor taxi drivers want exemption from S’pore RRC
Taxi drivers in Johor are urging Singapore to grant them an exemption from the Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC), according to The Star. The S$6.40 (RM20) fee, which matches Malaysia's Road Charge (RC) …
MRT one-month free ride period ends tomorrow – public advised to use cashless forms of payment
Beginning tomorrow (January 17, 2017), the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line Phase 1 will end its one-month free ride period, and Rapid Rail is encouraging commuters to use cashless forms of payment …
SPAD revokes taxi driver’s licence over RM800 ride
The taxi operator who reportedly fleeced two French tourists last month by charging them RM800 for what should have been a short trip has had his licence and vehicle permit revoked by …