E Hailing Malaysia
E hailing regulations in malaysia came into effect on 12 july 2018 with the passing of the 2017 amendments to the land public transport act 2010 act 715 lpta 2010 and the commercial vehicles licensing board act 1987 act 334 cvlba 1987.
E hailing malaysia. Regulations on e hailing services kicked in on july 12. Mycar was clearly modeled similar to uber and grab. The current law regulates both e hailing operators and drivers. Among other things apad explained that e hailing services in malaysia has to be regulated to ensure quality service including in terms of safety and to create a level playing field between e hailing services and taxi services.
It even brands itself as the 3rd e hailing force in malaysia. There are some 167 000 e hailing drivers in malaysia but news reports say 22 per cent of grab drivers have quit to avoid complying with the stricter regulations. Users can track where their drivers are message them while they are en route and can choose to pay using either cash or card. E hailing regulations update 9 10 2019 e hailing regulations update 12 7 2019 the ministry of transport has just announced that strict enforcement for e hailing regulations will come into effect from 12 october 2019.
More importantly the emergence of an intermediation business as a new category on its own in the regulations indicates the government s recognition that e hailing is a distinct industry separate from traditional taxi operations. This add on covers the driver for liability to fare paying passengers and also liability of fare paying passengers negligent acts. For now the selling points as listed on the website includes. Gives you peace of mind when you are fulfilling your e hailing duties.
This means more drivers will have more time to obtain their psv licences. Special sticker identification of e hailing vehicles shall be displayed on the part front windshield and rear mirror of private vehicle e hailing when guided by a permit holder during operation takes passengers.