CVLB Sarawak warns e-hailing operators over illegal drivers without permits
Kong says the CVLB Sarawak had identified platforms such as Capto and MyRide for operating without the necessary Intermediate Business Licence in the state.
KUCHING (May 16): The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak has issued a stern warning to e-hailing operators allegedly allowing drivers without valid e-hailing vehicle permits (EVPs) to operate, stressing that such actions pose serious safety risks and violate existing transport regulations.
Its chairman Michael Kong said the board had identified platforms such as Capto and MyRide for operating without the necessary Intermediate Business Licence (Lesen Perniagaan Pengantara) in Sarawak.
'These operators are in clear breach of the law, and we will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement actions against them.
'CVLB Sarawak will also work closely with other relevant authorities to curb these illegal operations and ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks,' he said in a statement today.
He emphasised that the EVP serves not only to ensure the legitimacy and accountability of drivers on the road, but also to safeguard both passengers and drivers in the event of untoward incidents.
'Without an EVP, a driver's vehicle insurance is typically rendered void when used for commercial e-hailing purposes.
'This exposes not just the vehicle owner to significant personal liability, but also places passengers and other road users at considerable risk,' he said, urging all e-hailing drivers and operators to comply fully with the relevant laws and regulations.
'CVLB Sarawak remains committed to upholding the safety, integrity, and professionalism of the commercial transport sector.
'The public's trust and well-being must never be compromised for profit or convenience.' CVLB e-hailing operators illegal drivers permits
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