PETALING JAYA: E-hailing drivers claim they are in the dark over how to apply for public service vehicle (PSV) licences, which will be made mandatory for them by July 12.
The Malaysian E-hailing Drivers Association (Mehda) told FMT there are no clear guidelines on how to apply for the licences.
Mehda president Daryl Chong added that many drivers are worried as they are unsure about what to do next.
“From the day it was announced that the licence would be made mandatory this year for e-hailing drivers until today, there have been no details on this procedure.
“We are only aware of the cost, which is about RM200 per person,” he said.
Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook previously said action would be taken against e-hailing drivers who operate without a PSV licence after July 12. Application for the licences began on Jan 1.
Under the new rule, Loke said e-hailing drivers require insurance for their vehicles. Vehicles over three years old must be sent for inspection.
Chong said the government had given this information to e-hailing companies but provided no official statement on the requirements.
“There is no clear-cut information, which may give room for the driving school or institution to take advantage.
“Our concern is that the licence might not be valid if there are no proper guidelines to follow. We need to know about the procedure: how many hours are needed for us to learn in order to obtain the licence and what theory is needed for us to pass the examination, if there is any.”
He urged the government to provide clear guidelines as soon as possible to enable e-hailing drivers to get their PSV licences.
He also questioned the time left before the July 12 deadline, saying not all e-hailing drivers might be able to register in three and a half months.
“We have about 50,000 e-hailing drivers in Malaysia and only 200 driving schools. There will not be enough time.”
He estimates that less than 10% of drivers have registered so far through their respective driving institutions.
He also voiced concern over the cost of obtaining the licence as well as fees for insurance – an additional 20% of the basic premium. - FMT
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