KL cabbies living up to ‘worst taxi drivers in the world’ reputation


Natalie masquerading as a tourist.

KUALA LUMPUR: It didn't take much a backpack slung over my shoulders, an empty camera bag around the neck, some baggy trousers and voila, I looked every bit the Mat Salleh tourist.

Thanks to my British-Malaysian Chinese parentage, I was assigned to go “undercover” to check out how a typical tourist would fare with our KL cabbies, who had earned the city the reputation of having the worst taxi drivers in the world, according to LondonCabs.co.uk.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Perak revenue surpasses RM1.4bil target to reach record high
Govt to review business entry rules as foreign F&B outlets mushroom
Man claims trial to raping minor
Govt's debt servicing charges rose to 16% last year, Parliament told
Malaysian Media Council’s official complaints mechanism now fully operational
Three reports lodged over video of alleged child neglect at daycare
Dr Zaliha is the new Backbenchers Club chairman
Woman, 80, detained over crash that killed policeman
Muay Thai boxer dies after being hit by pickup truck in Gua Musang
PM Anwar begins one-day working visit to Pahang

Others Also Read