Dashcam proposal by e-hailing operators must be studied carefully, says Loke

 The transport minister says the matter not only involves safety but also passenger privacy.

E-hailing operators want dashcams installed in their cars after several drivers were assaulted by their passengers. (Envato Elements pic)

SEPANG:

E-hailing operators are keen on installing dashcams in their cars following recent attacks on drivers by passengers, transport minister Loke Siew Fook said.

However, he said, the proposal must be properly reviewed as it involves passenger privacy.

“This is why we need to be careful. But we will discuss the matter further,” he told reporters after chairing a Malaysian Road Safety Council meeting here today.

On June 9, a 56-year-old Grab driver was attacked by three passengers in Johor after he reprimanded them for making too much noise in the vehicle.

Police are tracking down the trio, who are believed to be foreigners.

In May, a female driver was assaulted by four teenage passengers in Melaka over the fare.

Loke said the ministry would continue working with e-hailing operators to find the best approach to protect both drivers and passengers.

“In safety matters, both sides are equally important, so we need to find a balance,” he said. - FMT