TPAD urges abolition of e-hailing auto-accept system, says it is detrimental to drivers

PUTRAJAYA: The Association for Land Public Transport Transformation (TPAD) is calling for the abolition of the auto-accept system in e-hailing services, arguing that it unfairly disadvantages drivers. TPAD president M. Nathan said the system restricts drivers' freedom to select rides according to their needs and comfort. He also suggested that manual ride acceptance should be implemented without...

Commercial licensing going online with i-SPKP from Aug 19, says Apad

PUTRAJAYA: All applications for any change to condition (modification) and renewal of permits must be made through the online Commercial Vehicle Licensing System (i-SPKP) with effect from Aug 19, the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) announced. In a statement on Thursday (Aug 1), the agency said it will temporarily suspend the application process at all counters...

S’gor govt has no problem disclosing details of Asia Mobiliti’s appointment for DRT project, says MB

PETALING JAYA: The Selangor state government is willing to disclose details of Asia Mobiliti Technologies Sdn Bhd's appointment for the state’s Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT) project, amid concerns of preferential treatment and conflict of interest, says Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. “We are willing and have no problem with that. The minutes of the meeting from the deciding...