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...

P-hailing rider killed after being hit by car at red light

SEPANG: A food delivery man was killed when he was hit by a car driven by a woman at a traffic light intersection in Jalan Taman Emas, Puchong, on Friday (Dec 6). Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Norhizam Bahaman said the incident occurred when the 27-year-old victim, who was riding a motorcycle, was waiting for a red...

Malaysian ehailing coalition lauds PM’s extra push for upskilling riders

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian E-hailing Coalition (Gabungan E-hailing Malaysia) has thrown its support behind the government’s plan to push for the further upskilling and training for food and parcel delivery (p-hailing) riders. This comes after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that more resources would be allocated for the upskilling of p-hailing riders after a...

P-hailing companies to meet Anwar on Aug 8, says Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Representatives of food and parcel delivery companies (p-hailing) will meet Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Aug 8. The Transport Ministry (MOT) said that the Prime Minister had asked for the meeting after meeting p-hailing riders on July 22 to understand the challenges they face. "The Unity Government is always mindful of the welfare...