The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued cease-and-desist letters to two e-hailing platforms, inDrive and Maxim, for allegedly operating without proper authorisation in Malaysia. This was revealed by Transport Minister Anthony Loke during the reopening of the track for cargo service operations for the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route today.
“Effective 24 July, inDrive and Maxim must cease operations in this country,” he said. “The two ride-hailing companies can appeal, but the final decision rests with me.”
APAD stated that the two e-hailing companies had breached licensing conditions under the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715), including the requirement for all vehicles operating on their platforms to possess a valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permit. This permit is a core requirement under their Intermediation Business Licence. Such breaches constitute an offence under Section 12D(1)(a) of the Act, which grants the agency the authority to revoke the licences of operators found to be in violation of their licensing terms.
According to Bernama, the Malaysian P-Hailing Riders Association reportedly urged the government earlier this week to take strict enforcement action against the two e-hailing platforms. This includes calls to block access to the services for operating without complying with regulations under the existing act.
The association claimed that both platforms failed to ensure their drivers held valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licences, as required by Malaysian law. It also alleged that some drivers using the platforms lacked e-hailing insurance and had not undergone vehicle inspections, as stipulated in the terms and conditions.
It was reported last week that inDrive has been issued a notice of license revocation from APAD. In a statement, the e-hailing company says it is in active discussion with the agency to resolve the matter, while also reiterating its compliance with local laws.
(Source: Bernama)
