A COALITION of six associations representing e-hailing and p-hailing drivers has thanked Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following his recent engagement with Grab, where the issue of expanded fuel subsidy eligibility under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) scheme was raised.
In a joint statement, the Malaysian P-Hailing Delivery Association, Malaysian Unity of Riders Association, Sabah E-Hailing and Delivery Association, Melaka Riders Association, Perak Motorcycle Delivery Welfare Association, and Kedah Riders Association welcomed Anwar’s recognition of their sector’s role in Malaysia’s public transport ecosystem.
They said the discussion, held during Grab co-founder and CEO Anthony Tan’s courtesy call on the Prime Minister, had offered reassurance amid lingering uncertainty regarding the government’s announcement on 1 October, which confirmed additional eligibility limits for BUDI95 but stopped short of detailing the specific litre allocations for full-time e-hailing operators.
“This acknowledgement by the Prime Minister injects renewed spirit into our members,” the statement read.
“We hope this will be reflected in a fuel quota that matches our operational realities. For full-time e-hailing drivers, especially in urban centres like Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, there is a need for at least 1,000 additional litres of RON95 per month.”
The associations stressed that any shortfall in the proposed quota would have a direct impact on e-hailing operating costs and, by extension, user fares.
They further called on the government to extend the BUDI95 initiative to the p-hailing sector, noting that many couriers deliver parcels using cars, four-wheel drives, and vans, not only motorcycles.
“This would reflect the diverse nature of delivery services and the genuine fuel needs of those in the field,” the statement continued.
The associations also commended Grab for raising the matter of BUDI95 eligibility directly with the Prime Minister.
“This initiative ensures the voices of industry players are heard, particularly those who rely solely on these platforms for their livelihood,” they said.
They warned that without adequate fuel subsidy adjustments, operators might face increased operational costs that would eventually be passed on to consumers, affecting the affordability of e-hailing services for the general public.
“We are confident the Prime Minister, who has consistently prioritised the rakyat’s well-being and cost of living, will give due consideration to appropriate fuel subsidy allocations for both e-hailing and p-hailing operators.”
Anwar, in a social media post, confirmed that his meeting with Anthony Tan included discussions on the BUDI95 programme, which aims to support e-hailing drivers by reducing daily operational costs. -October 3, 2025
