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Home News Auto News No Increase In Taxi Fare Rates For Now Says SPAD No Increase In Taxi Fare Rates For Now Says SPAD Auto News Gerard | October 01, 2015 11:53 am A request by taxi operators to increase the rate of taxi fares in Malaysia has been rejected by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), citing that the current rates are sufficient as it is structured to suit the industry.According to theSun, SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Akbar said “The last fare revision in March was done after factoring in the expected increase in the price of natural gas (CNG) in September.”This was in response to taxi drivers, who listed the hike in natural gas prices, the Goods & Services Tax applicable on servicing their vehicles, and yearly inspection as reasons to demand for another increase in the fares.Yesterday, a group of taxi drivers submitted a memorandum to the SPAD’s Central Region office in Kelana Jaya with the aim of making the commission highlight their dilemma to the Consumer Ministry, Customs Department, Finance Ministry, Puspakom, and Transport Ministry.The taxi drivers’ demands include either the government decrease the price of natural gas or provide them with a subsidies, and exemption from GST charges when sending their taxis for Puspakom inspection including the daily rental fee paid to taxi companies.“It was quite alright from the last fare revision in March. But now it is back to square one since the NGV cost has significantly increased from 68 cents per litre to RM1.05. We have been suffering a lot," Port Klang Taxi and Hired Cars Association president Mohd Jani Kamis said, after handing over the memorandum to SPAD central region head Kamaruddin Khairi today."Our livelihood is at stake because of these mobile app such as Uber, Grabcar, Eazytaxi and others have been affecting our income up to 30%. Lately, we are feeling the heat as getting customers are not as frequent like before. We have been monitoring the ride-sharing apps for quite some time and we notice they are almost everywhere in the suburbs in the Klang Valley" claimed Mohd Jani. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Malaysia SPAD Taxi Print Related News More Expensive Taxi Fares Coming Soon? Sources Say 40% Hike On The Way Auto News Jim Kem | March 17, 2015 Following a fare restructuring by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) that is due out this week, Taxis may be charging passengers a 40 ... SPAD CEO Says Higher Taxi Fares In Our Best Interest Auto News Jim Kem | March 19, 2015 A couple of days ago, we touched upon the increase in taxi fares that were to result from a revision by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). ... Taxi Drivers To SPAD: Upgrading Our Vehicles Is Too Expensive Auto News Gerard | July 06, 2015 Last week, several news portals reported on Kuala Lumpur’s taxi service being rated as the worst in the world by the London Cabs website in its “10 ... SPAD Cracks Down On Illegal Taxis In Penang Auto News Gerard | July 08, 2015 The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) have started a crackdown on more than 200 vehicles which have been identified to be operating without a ... Comments
No Increase In Taxi Fare Rates For Now Says SPAD Auto News Gerard | October 01, 2015 11:53 am A request by taxi operators to increase the rate of taxi fares in Malaysia has been rejected by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), citing that the current rates are sufficient as it is structured to suit the industry.According to theSun, SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Akbar said “The last fare revision in March was done after factoring in the expected increase in the price of natural gas (CNG) in September.”This was in response to taxi drivers, who listed the hike in natural gas prices, the Goods & Services Tax applicable on servicing their vehicles, and yearly inspection as reasons to demand for another increase in the fares.Yesterday, a group of taxi drivers submitted a memorandum to the SPAD’s Central Region office in Kelana Jaya with the aim of making the commission highlight their dilemma to the Consumer Ministry, Customs Department, Finance Ministry, Puspakom, and Transport Ministry.The taxi drivers’ demands include either the government decrease the price of natural gas or provide them with a subsidies, and exemption from GST charges when sending their taxis for Puspakom inspection including the daily rental fee paid to taxi companies.“It was quite alright from the last fare revision in March. But now it is back to square one since the NGV cost has significantly increased from 68 cents per litre to RM1.05. We have been suffering a lot," Port Klang Taxi and Hired Cars Association president Mohd Jani Kamis said, after handing over the memorandum to SPAD central region head Kamaruddin Khairi today."Our livelihood is at stake because of these mobile app such as Uber, Grabcar, Eazytaxi and others have been affecting our income up to 30%. Lately, we are feeling the heat as getting customers are not as frequent like before. We have been monitoring the ride-sharing apps for quite some time and we notice they are almost everywhere in the suburbs in the Klang Valley" claimed Mohd Jani. ✕ Let's Connect on Whatsapp We protect your personal information in compliance with the PDPA I agree with Carlist.my Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. I agree to receive personalised communication from Carlist.my and its car sellers, business affiliates and partners. Check out the best car deals in town! Prev Next Special offer - call now! days hours Avg. mkt. Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. I Why no price is listed? Sometime dealer wants you to contact for the best price. Related Tags Malaysia SPAD Taxi
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SPAD CEO Says Higher Taxi Fares In Our Best Interest Auto News Jim Kem | March 19, 2015 A couple of days ago, we touched upon the increase in taxi fares that were to result from a revision by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). ...
Taxi Drivers To SPAD: Upgrading Our Vehicles Is Too Expensive Auto News Gerard | July 06, 2015 Last week, several news portals reported on Kuala Lumpur’s taxi service being rated as the worst in the world by the London Cabs website in its “10 ...
SPAD Cracks Down On Illegal Taxis In Penang Auto News Gerard | July 08, 2015 The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) have started a crackdown on more than 200 vehicles which have been identified to be operating without a ...