Liow: Level playing field for taxis, ridesharing services soon


PUTRAJAYA: The Government is drawing up a mechanism that will allow ridesharing apps such as Uber and GrabCar to operate on a similar platform as taxi services, says Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (pic).

The Transport Minister said issues pertaining to Uber and Grabcar were being studied, including if its drivers should be registered and possess a public service vehicle (PSV) licence.

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