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SPAD Proposes To Ban Uber And GrabCar

by Farhan
November 24, 2015
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The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has proposed amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010, which will allow it to take action against ride-sharing apps like Uber and GrabCar. At the moment, these apps fall under the purview of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC); which means that SPAD has no jurisdiction over them.

At the moment, ride-sharing services straddle the line between SPAD and the MCMC. As far as the app goes, it does not run afoul of guidelines set by the MCMC; which means that it is legal to operate. However, SPAD has maintained that any drivers who wish to drive for these services must possess a proper license.

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A source from SPAD told Kosmo that the commission is preparing a proposal that would allow it to oversee the development of ride-sharing apps. The source has apparently been referring to ride-sharing services as teksi sapu, which is an odd description considering the vast differences between the two. It appears to be that SPAD considers ride-sharing vehicles as teksi sapu and intends to expand its jurisdiction to encompass apps that provide the service.

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Ride-sharing apps have come under fire in recent months as local taxi operators increase pressure on SPAD to take action. Some 110 ride-sharing vehicles have been impounded by SPAD officials since October last year, although while another 34 vehicles remain under investigation.

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Any amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 will take time to pass through Parliament, which means that no changes will happen to ride-sharing apps in the near future. Although that probably won’t stop taxi driver associations from holding more protests.

[Source: Paul Tan]

Tags: Land Public Transport CommissionMalaysian Communications and Multimedia CommissionmcmcRide sharingSPADTaxiuber banuber banned
Updated 4:32 pm, Tue, 24 November 15
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