PM: Taxi services need upgrading; business model too
Much has been said about taxi services in Malaysia, after ride hailing tech companies such as Uber and Grab gave us an much-needed alternative to cabs. Taxi drivers have put up a …
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Future public transport projects should focus on commuters’ needs and demographic changes – Najib
Public transport operators have been asked to have a more commuter-focused view and take into account demographic changes when setting out future transport projects, The Sun reports. The call was made by …
SPAD studying possibility of a tram service for KL
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into the possibility of introducing a tram service in Kuala Lumpur. A feasability study is being conducted by the commission and is expected to …
Taxi operators say industry facing collapse in the next 16 months unless SPAD intervenes to save it
Last week, it was reported that taxi drivers were apparently returning their vehicles to their respective companies in huge numbers, with the number bandied being as high as 10,000. Now, those involved …
Taxi operator blocking Uber, Grab drivers from picking up at KLCC to “ensure passenger safety” – report
A taxi operator has been blocking drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab from picking up passengers at Suria KLCC under the guise of ensuring passenger safety, according to The Sun. …
Grab reduces fares from RM1.30 to RM1.10 per km
Grab has announced a reduction of GrabCar fares by up to 15%. The ride hailing app's fares are now 20 sen lower per km, from RM1.30 to RM1.10 per km. This is …
Taxi drivers returning vehicles amid stiff competition
Taxi drivers are apparently returning their vehicles to their respective companies in huge numbers – as many as 10,000, in fact – according to a report by The Sun. The English language …
Taxi drivers appeal for donations to take on SPAD
A group of taxi drivers have initiated a donation drive to come up with money so they can continue their legal fight against the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) over app-based ride-sharing …
Putrajaya monorail could be revived pending approval, set for 2021 completion upon go-ahead – report
The Putrajaya Monorail project could be revived, as MMC Corporation Berhad (MMC) has tabled a proposal to the Economic Council (EC). Shelved in 2004 due to federal budget constraints, the Putrajaya Monorail …
Grab raises another US$750 million in funding
Ride-hailing platform Grab has announced it has raised US$750 million (RM3.1 billion) in equity financing, effectively increasing its total capital position to over US$1 billion (RM4.14 billion). Japanese multinational telecommunications company SoftBank, …
Taxi drivers in Melaka oppose rise in e-hailing drivers
The increase of ride-hailing drivers from services like Uber and GrabCar in Melaka have drawn the ire of taxi drivers there, who complained that said drivers – said to include many college …
TEKS1M rides to be cheaper from October, new fare in-line with budget taxis – gold colour to be phased out
Good news for commuters. Fares for Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) will be lower beginning next month, The Sun reports. TEKS1M fares, which are currently higher than that of budget taxis, will be rationalised …
Uber still not legal in Sarawak, must apply for state license or risk vehicle confiscation – Nancy Shukri
Despite Uber's plans to commence operations in Kuching, Sarawak tomorrow, the mobile app-based ride-sharing service needs to obtain a state license before it can operate in Sarawak, the government said. Uber has …
Uber launching service in Kuching, Sarawak tomorrow
Uber will be launching its service in Kuching tomorrow. Sarawak's state capital is the second city in East Malaysia where Uber has introduced its app-based ride hailing service, after Kota Kinabalu, even …
Grab and Citi announce regional partnership, unveil Asia’s 1st pay-for-ride service using credit card points
Citibank credit card holders will now be able to pay for Grab rides using their credit card points. The bank says that the partnership marks the first time globally that it is …
Grab Proud to be Malaysian promo – sing to ride free
Willing to sing to save a few bucks? Ride-hailing service Grab has just the thing for you – its new Proud to be Malaysian encourages users to belt out a song in …
Prasarana offers 50% discount on LRT, monorail and BRT fares; for those travelling between 6am and 7am
The early bird gets the discount, as Prasarana has announced 50% discount on LRT, monorail or BRT fare prices for all commuters who travel by the cashless payment modes between 6am and …
GrabCar services begin in Malacca and Kota Kinabalu
Grab has announced that GrabCar’s services have been expanded to two other cities in the country. Malacca and Kota Kinabalu are the latest places to feature the ride-hailing app's availability, after Kuala …
Rapid KL announces extended bus and rail operating hours in conjunction with Merdeka Day celebrations
In conjunction with the Merdeka Day celebrations, Rapid KL has announced that the operating hours of its rail and bus services will be extended on August 30. The move is aimed at …
LRT fares low, ticket options available – Prasarana
Despite a widely publicised complaint published online regarding LRT fares, multi-modal public transport operator Prasarana Malaysia maintains that LRT fares are relatively low, with various ticket options available. The fare amounted to …