E-hailing rides, taxis essential but approval still required


KUALA LUMPUR: Taxis and e-hailing vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia are permitted to travel inter-district and interstate to transport passengers but only with prior approval, says the Transport Ministry.

The ministry said for the ongoing lockdown that began on June 1, these vehicles had been classified as “essential services” but would still need the requisite approval from the relevant authorities.

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