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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
First offence: Loke says Maxim, InDrive given chance to fix compliance issues
ALOR SETAR, July 28 — The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has issued a stern warning to e-hailing operators, Aist Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxim) and ID Applications Sdn Bhd (InDrive), to comply with all service requirements to operate in the country, including the mandatory E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP), or risk having their licences suspended or revoked. Minister Anthony Loke said both companies are currently under a three-month monitoring period, during which they are expected to demonstrate full compliance. 'Any operator facing enforcement action has the right to appeal to the MOT, and both companies have done so. 'We've outlined the corrective actions they must take, and we've observed that they've begun making improvements. As this is their first offence, we are giving them the opportunity to rectify the issues. 'However, if they continue to violate the conditions, their licences may be suspended or cancelled,' he told reporters after launching the Kota Setar service in Kota Setar today. Loke acknowledged that the offences committed by the two companies, primarily operating without EVP compliance, were serious. However, he said the ministry also took into account the potential impact on drivers and passengers who rely on both platforms. 'If we were to shut them down immediately without giving a chance for improvement, we'd be facing backlash from affected users. As with any decision, there will always be differing opinions,' he added. On April 24, the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) issued a Notice of Licence Revocation to both Maxim and InDrive, with effect from July 24, after an audit revealed major compliance failures, particularly related to EVP requirements. Following this, both companies submitted appeals to the MOT, which accepted and granted them a three-month probationary period starting July 24 to fully adhere to service conditions, failing which would result in regulatory action, with no further leniency. — Bernama
Zawya
11-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Land transport sector transactions increase 4.8% to 2,992 in Q2
DOHA: The land transport sector has become a key enabler of Qatar's economy, as the country continues its efforts to develop a state-of-the-art transport network in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar witnessed over 2,900 transactions through its Land Transport Sector in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, which shows the robust growth in the sector. In a post on its social media handle, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) revealed that 2,992 transactions were conducted through its land transport sector in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025. This shows a quarterly increase of 4.79 percent compared to the first quarter of this year, which witnessed 2,835 land transport transactions. Meanwhile, the transactions also saw a slight rise of 0.71 percent on a year-on-year basis compared to the second quarter of last year. Out of the total 2,992 transactions, 907 dealt with land transport planning, 822 with public transport affairs, 805 were related to road affairs, and 458 were land transport licensing transactions. The main services of the land transport sector include railway safety, bus stop relocations, bus service, road defects detection, safety on roads, directional signs, building permit requests, traffic impact studies, and approval of land transport network planning cases. The services also include issuing preliminary approvals for limousine business activities, land transport activities, and car rental business activities. The Transportation Master Plan for Qatar-2050 works as a roadmap for investing in land transportation infrastructure. It identifies the frameworks and future orientations for developing the transportation networks nationwide in a way that ensures their integration with land uses, urban development, population growth and meeting the future demand for transportation. Sustainability is the cornerstone of this plan, given the great impact this concept has on economic and environmental development, by striking a balance between the requirements of economic growth and environmental protection. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
