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Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Maxim, inDrive to resume operations after meeting EVP requirements
by NURUL NAJMIN ABU BAKAR THE Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has allowed Maxim and inDrive to continue operations after both e-hailing firms complied with regulatory requirements. APAD had earlier issued a Notice of Cancellation of Intermediation Business Licence (LPP) to Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (inDrive), effective July 24, 2025. The move followed an audit which found non-compliance, particularly in the failure to ensure their drivers had valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permits (EVPs). Both companies appealed to the Transport Ministry and were directed to implement corrective measures before the effective date. 'inDrive and Maxim have taken steps to improve their systems to ensure all drivers hold valid EVP before accepting ride requests,' APAD said in a statement. The companies also granted APAD 'view-only' access to their driver data to facilitate cross-checking with APAD's records. A random inspection on July 11 confirmed that all sampled drivers had valid permits, based on APAD's internal verification. 'APAD and Road Transport Department (JPJ) found the corrective actions satisfactory, but both firms will be placed under a three-month monitoring period starting July 24,' it added. Monthly check-ins with APAD will be required and random inspections will continue via the firms' mobile apps to ensure real-time compliance.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Maxim and InDrive face three-month APAD monitoring in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Two e-hailing operators, Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (InDrive), will undergo a three-month monitoring period starting tomorrow (July 24), despite being allowed to continue operations, to ensure compliance with service conditions. In a statement today, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) said representatives of the companies are required to attend monthly sessions at APAD headquarters throughout the monitoring period to ensure the sustained commitment of both operators. 'The frequency of monthly attendance is subject to APAD's discretion based on monitoring needs and current issues. These sessions are intended to facilitate real-time monitoring, including random checks on drivers via the InDrive and Maxim applications,' the statement said. According to APAD, stern action under Section 12A (5) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 may be taken if the e-hailing operators are found to have breached any stipulated service conditions. On April 24, APAD issued a Notice of Business Mediation Licence (LPP) Cancellation to Maxim and InDrive, effective July 24, 2025, following an audit that found non-compliance, particularly regarding the requirement for a valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP). Following this, both companies appealed to the Ministry of Transport and were required to undertake corrective measures before July 24 to continue their services. 'To meet this condition, Maxim and InDrive have enhanced their registration systems to ensure all drivers possess valid EVPs before taking up assignments. 'As an additional step, both companies have also granted 'view only' data access to APAD to facilitate cross-verification between company records and EVP data managed by APAD,' the statement added. APAD said it had conducted random inspections on July 11 on InDrive and Maxim drivers and found that all drivers checked held valid EVPs based on cross-verification with APAD's records. The statement added that based on the review and current assessment by APAD and the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the remedial measures and commitment shown by both operators were satisfactory. - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
E-hailing firms inDrive, Maxim get conditional licence renewal
KUALA LUMPUR: Russian-founded e-hailing firms inDrive and Maxim have been placed under a three-month probation period starting tomorrow after successfully appealing the revocation of their operating licences. The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) said the corrective actions both firms have taken were deemed satisfactory, and company representatives are required to attend monthly meetings with Apad throughout the monitoring period. "On July 11, Apad conducted random checks on drivers under inDrive and Maxim and found that all drivers checked held valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permits (EVPs), based on cross-referencing with Apad's records. "Based on Apad's and the Road Transport Department's (JPJ) assessments and reviews, the corrective actions and commitment shown by both operators were deemed satisfactory. "Although both companies are now allowed to continue operating, they will remain under a three-month monitoring period starting July 24. "Strict action under Section 12A(5) of the Land Public Transport Act 2010 may be taken if they fail to comply with any of the stipulated service conditions," it said in a statement. It added that both firms have improved their driver registration systems to ensure all drivers possess valid EVPs before taking on assignments. As an additional measure, it said, they also granted "view-only" access to Apad for easier cross-checking between company data and EVP records. On its monthly meetings with Apad, it said the number of required attendances will be determined by Apad based on the monitoring level and current issues. "These sessions aim to allow real-time monitoring, including random driver checks via the inDrive and Maxim apps," it said. On April 24, Apad issued a Notice of Business Mediation Licence (LPP) Cancellation to Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (inDrive), which was to take effect on July 24. This action followed an audit of major e-hailing operators, which found non-compliance by both firms, particularly in regard to the requirement for EVPs. Following the action, both firms submitted their appeal and were required to take corrective actions before July 24 to continue their services.
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Borneo Post
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
