THE Transport Ministry (MOT) has never allowed any e-hailing service provider to use the price bidding system for passengers in this country, according to Anthony Loke.
The Transport Minister said the ministry has directed the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to investigate the system currently being used among e-hailing drivers.
"APAD will look into this, and as far as I know we haven't approved any such system," he told the media in Malacca today after an event to celebrate the 78th Road Transport Department Day Anniversary.
Loke said this when asked to comment on the growing popularity of e-hailing applications that use a bidding system whereby e-hailing drivers can set their prices for a journey before customers bid on the fare, provided that the fare rate is agreed upon.
However, this system has raised concerns among public transport service users, as it appears to compel passengers to pay higher prices, thus benefiting the drivers more. – May 11, 2024.
