A taxi driver’s viewpoint on the Uber/GrabCar issue
The war between taxi drivers and ride-sharing services Uber and GrabCar has amplified in recent weeks. From local protests which saw taxi drivers ambush a GrabCar driver to requests for both apps …
TEKS1M drivers welcome move to lower fare rates
As reported earlier, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is set to introduce a revised lower fare rate for the TEKS1M (Teksi 1Malaysia) service by the end of 2015 - a move …
Uber and GrabCar unimpressed by intimidation from taxi drivers, hope authorities will take action
Despite rogue taxi drivers taking matters into their own hands by conducting “arrests” of Uber and GrabCar drivers, Uber has stated its stand - it remains unintimidated. The company says that vigilantism …
Uber and GrabCar issue – taxi drivers told by police they cannot take matters into their own hands
The police have reminded taxi drivers that they shouldn't take the law into their own hands with regards to Uber and GrabCar drivers, and that they should instead lodge a police report …
TEKS1M fares to be cheaper by year end, claims SPAD – new sedan model expected to feature in line-up
In a bid to encourage further use of the Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) gold and brown-painted Proton Exora and Toyota Innova taxis, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has announced that it is …
Taxi drivers urged to “improve their services” instead of organising protests against Uber, GrabCar – SPAD
Taxi drivers in Malaysia have been urged to focus their efforts into improving their services and image instead of protesting against ride-sharing services such as Uber, GrabCar and the like. "Taxi drivers …
Prasarana sells naming rights to LRT and Monorail train stations – AirAsia-Bukit Bintang station now open
In a bid to increase revenue outside of its regular fares, Prasarana Berhad has introduced a new “Station Naming Rights Programme” to allow corporations and brands the opportunity to rename and rebrand …
Cabbies taking matters into their own hands by ‘arresting’ Uber, GrabCar drivers around KLCC
The 'war' between taxi drivers and private drivers under the Uber and GrabCar apps is escalating, with the cabbies now taking matters into their own hands. The Star reports that taxi drivers …
LRT and monorail fares to be increased by Oct 31
The planned fare increase for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and monorail is due to be announced soon, according to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). Its chairman, Tan Sri Syed Hamid …
KTM needs fare raise, or services will suffer – union
The long-delayed Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) rail fare raise can't come soon enough, according to the Railwaymen’s Union of Malaya. The Star reports that the group wants the proposed increase to be …
New LRT, Monorail fares to be announced this month
LRT and Monorail fares have been reviewed, and the new prices will be announced this month, The Star reports. "We have now got the approval from the Cabinet and SPAD has written …
All-out ban on Uber, GrabCar services uncertain – SPAD to continue blacklisting private car owners
It's not doom and gloom for loyal users of ride-sharing services such as Uber and GrabCar just yet, The Star reports. Despite calls to ban such platforms, the Land Public Transport Commission …
MyTeksi introduces number masking – feature set to enhance safety by ensuring customer privacy
MyTeksi has announced that it has introduced number masking in Malaysia, which it says will enhance safety for both drivers and passengers - the feature allows for completely anonymous calls between drivers …
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – KL-Klang line ready by 2018
In June, news emerged about a proposal to build a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line to link Kuala Lumpur to Klang. The system, which was reportedly approved by the Cabinet, will be …
Private vehicles offering Uber services to be blacklisted, banned from renewing road tax – report
Private vehicles caught offering Uber services will be blacklisted with respective owners then barred from renewing its road tax, according to a report by theSun. The English-language daily states that the Land …
How now, brown cow – shunned TEKS1M faring poorly
Things are not going well for Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) - the cab service, meant to be the turning point in the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD)'s bid to revamp the taxi system, …
“We do not condone such ambush operations” – GrabCar on taxi drivers’ trap during protest in KJ
App-based car hailing service, GrabCar, has issued a statement on the recent ambush involving one of its operatives and a group of taxi drivers during the recent protest held at the Land …
Free LRT rides for KL Marathon goers this weekend
Following the announcement that up to 34 roads will be closed in stages to accommodate this weekend’s Standard Chartered KL Marathon, Rapid KL has announced that it will be offering free LRT …
Free bus service to schools in MBPJ area from today
As reported earlier on, school students residing within the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) area will be able to use the free "PJCT School Bus" shuttle service to 11 different schools starting …
SPAD rejects requests for taxi fare hikes – report
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has rejected requests made by a group of taxi drivers to approve a fare hike in light of increased operation costs, theSun reports. According to the …
