’We’ve raised the matter across the border, the ball now in their court’

Balance must be struck between riders earning better income, decline in bookings due to increases, says association

SINGAPORE, June 9 — Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery company Grab has said that it is not in any talks on a potential deal with smaller Indonesian rival GoTo.

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 — The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued letters to cease operations to two Russian e-hailing apps, InDrive and Maxim, for allegedly operating illegally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

By Aida Nyan and Abdul Rahim Sabri SHAH ALAM, May 1 — Behind the rapid growth of the e-hailing sector, workers’ past and present grievances remain unresolved. From service structure issues to welfare concerns, comprehensive solutions are still elusive. Various challenges burden workers,...

By Media Selangor SHAH ALAM, March 27 — Local e-hailing service GV Ride is offering free trips in Subang Jaya throughout April as part of its Free Rides Subang campaign. The initiative follows overwhelming response for its earlier Free Rides Subang-Petaling Jaya-Kajang campaign launched by...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) will work to ensure the Gig Workers Bill is passed and enforced as soon as possible to make it mandatory for gig workers to contribute to the Social Security Organisation (Socso).

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — A Vietnamese man was fined RM4,000, in default two months in jail, by the Ampang Magistrate's Court today for damaging the side mirror of an e-hailing driver’s car last week.

PUCHONG, Sept 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied that the police have closed the investigation into a case related to a disabled e-hailing driver who was allegedly beaten by a dignitary’s escort.

JAKARTA, Aug 30 — Over 1,000 motorcycle taxi drivers staged a strike in several Indonesian cities yesterday to protest against low pay, and called on the government to provide more protection against what they say are unfair practices by ride-sharing companies.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — The current policy does not prevent disabled persons from the hearing category, including speech, to holding an OKU card and a Class D/DA Malaysian Driving License (LLM) to apply for a Vocational Public Service Vehicle (PSV) e-hailing License.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised the people to cease speculation and let the police investigate the case of a disabled e-hailing driver allegedly beaten by a bodyguard of a VIP.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 — A misunderstanding over instructions to move a vehicle may have been why a disabled person was assaulted by a VIP's bodyguard at a hotel lobby yesterday.

MELAKA, May 11 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in this country, said its minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — The Human Resources Ministry is expected to table two amendment bills this year to raise the Social Security Organisation (Socso) insured salary ceiling for workers from RM5,000 to RM6,000.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 —  A special telecommunications package with exclusive discounts for all p-hailing riders will be announced tomorrow, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said.

TAWAU, Jan 5 —A police officer from Unit D7a of the force told the High Court here today that he never tampered with the interior of a car linked to the murder of an e-hailing driver at an oil palm plantation early last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — Police arrested three local men yesterday over alleged assaults against an e-hailing driver at Jalan 8/3 Jalan Pandan Perdana, Ampang, last Wednesday (December 27).

SUNGAI PETANI, Dec 2 — A 13-year-old who attempted to rob an e-hailing driver recently is expected to be charged at the Sungai Petani Magistrate's Court tomorrow.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 — The government has no intention of regulating e-hailing service fares and the existing policy will be maintained for now, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.