inDrive has confirmed it is in active discussion with Malaysian regulators after receiving a notice of revocation from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). Reports indicate that the agency recently issued a three-month deadline for the e-hailing company to return its Intermediation Business Licence (IBL), citing alleged non-compliance with regulatory requirements introduced in 2019.
In a statement issued to national news agency Bernama, inDrive said it had proactively reached out to the relevant authorities in an effort to better understand the grounds for the notice and to take the necessary steps to ensure continuity of service. The company reiterated its commitment to Malaysian users and its compliance with local laws.
“We are committed to providing safe, reliable and accessible mobility solutions to the tens of thousands of people across Malaysia who rely on our platform every day,” the statement read. “As a global mobility and urban services platform, inDrive operates with the highest regard for local laws, regulations, and the communities we serve.”
The company added that it would issue further updates once it has received greater clarity from the authorities. It also expressed appreciation for the continued support and understanding of its users.
The move follows a similar case involving another Russian-founded e-hailing firm, Maxim, back in 2023. For context, inDrive (formerly inDriver) was founded in 2013 in Yakutsk, Russia by its CEO Arsen Tomsky. Now headquartered in California, the platform operates in over 700 cities globally.
(Source: Bernama)
