![Govt to discuss proposal to expand BTHPRS to more bus, taxi operators - Yamani Hafez Govt to discuss proposal to expand BTHPRS to more bus, taxi operators - Yamani Hafez](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/41638257161_TimbalanMenteriKew.jpg)
Govt to discuss proposal to expand BTHPRS to more bus, taxi operators - Yamani Hafez
The MOF will discuss with various stakeholders the proposal to expand the BTHPRS to bus and taxi operators who fail to obtain the assistance scheme.
Tue Nov 30 2021
![PERMAI package provides relief for transport industry players PERMAI package provides relief for transport industry players](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599482492_MenteriPengangkutan.jpg)
PERMAI package provides relief for transport industry players
This will allow bus and taxi operators to restructure their financing and enjoy a 12-month moratorium and lower monthly repayments.
Tue Jan 19 2021
![Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90 per cent in March Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90 per cent in March](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41585985423_teksibermeter.jpg)
Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90 per cent in March
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and MCO has resulted in immense challenges to both taxi companies, as well as taxi drivers.
Sat Apr 04 2020
![Singapore's ComfortDelGro buys majority stake in Uber unit Singapore's ComfortDelGro buys majority stake in Uber unit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/81512797924_Taxis.jpg)
Singapore's ComfortDelGro buys majority stake in Uber unit
Singapore's top taxi operator will buy a 51 percent stake in a unit of Uber.
Sat Dec 09 2017
![Langkawi taxi operators demonstrate against Uber, GrabCar Langkawi taxi operators demonstrate against Uber, GrabCar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51491832877_LangkawiTaxi.jpg)
Langkawi taxi operators demonstrate against Uber, GrabCar
Ramli said both associations had sent a memorandum of protest to several key parties.
Mon Apr 10 2017
![Dego ride motorcycles to be seized - RTD Dego ride motorcycles to be seized - RTD](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/71486998556_DEGO.jpg)
Dego ride motorcycles to be seized - RTD
RTD Enforcement Division director Datuk V. Valluvan Veloo says they understood the motorcycle taxi operator will be back in operation despite the warnings and summonses that were issued.
Thu Feb 23 2017
![RM800 taxi fare: SPAD revokes taxi operator's licence, vehicle permit RM800 taxi fare: SPAD revokes taxi operator's licence, vehicle permit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/51435800842_SPAD.jpg)
RM800 taxi fare: SPAD revokes taxi operator's licence, vehicle permit
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has revoked the licence of a taxi operator and his vehicle permit for charging two French tourists RM800 for a short ride last month.
Thu Jan 12 2017
![Taxi operators told to improve service Taxi operators told to improve service](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71471864135_UBER.jpg)
Taxi operators told to improve service
Taxi operators in the country were today told to improve on their service if they are to compete with the e-hailing service such as Uber, Grabcar and Blacklane.
Sat Oct 08 2016
![Cabinet approves Uber and GrabCar, taxi operators unhappy Cabinet approves Uber and GrabCar, taxi operators unhappy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/41462270402_teksi.jpg)
Cabinet approves Uber and GrabCar, taxi operators unhappy
Datuk Aslah Abdullah said the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) did not take into consideration the welfare of the taxi drivers when making such a recommendation.
Sat Aug 13 2016
![No protest by taxi drivers today - PERPEKLI president No protest by taxi drivers today - PERPEKLI president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/61459240612_ProtesTeksiPavillion.jpg)
No protest by taxi drivers today - PERPEKLI president
There will be no protest by taxi drivers in Kuala Lumpur today, says Federal Territory and Selangor Taxi Operators Association (PERPEKLI) president Datuk Aslah Abdullah.
Mon Apr 04 2016
![Taxi operators suggest higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar Taxi operators suggest higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444286051_teksi.jpg)
Taxi operators suggest higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar
Taxi operators propose for the government to set a higher fare for Uber, MyTeksi and GrabCar service before allowing them to operate legally.
Tue Dec 29 2015
![MCMC cannot block websites of online taxi operators - Jailani MCMC cannot block websites of online taxi operators - Jailani](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-09/41442234842_JailaniJohari.jpg)
MCMC cannot block websites of online taxi operators - Jailani
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) cannot block websites of online taxi operators because they do not break the communication law.
Mon Nov 30 2015
![SPAD sets up committee to look into effects of increase in fares to taxi operators SPAD sets up committee to look into effects of increase in fares to taxi operators](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/41429713628_295x200.jpg)
SPAD sets up committee to look into effects of increase in fares to taxi operators
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has set up an improvement committee to looks into the effects of increased taxi fares to the national taxi industry players.
Wed Apr 22 2015
![Coupon system abolition: Putrajaya taxi passengers drop Coupon system abolition: Putrajaya taxi passengers drop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-11/51352935627_295x200.jpg)
Coupon system abolition: Putrajaya taxi passengers drop
Putrajaya taxis have seen an average drop of 200 passengers per day, since the abolition of the coupon system on April 1, said Putrajaya and Selangor Taxi Operators Association.
Mon Apr 13 2015
![Stiff competition from Uber, taxi drivers told to upgrade services - Taxi Association Stiff competition from Uber, taxi drivers told to upgrade services - Taxi Association](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-09/61409808229_295x200.jpg)
Stiff competition from Uber, taxi drivers told to upgrade services - Taxi Association
Despite not having the required permits in accordance with local transportation laws, there are reasons why people still choose Uber services -- which taxi drivers could learn from.
Thu Sep 04 2014