Grab surprised by new govt requirements imposed on e-hailing drivers

PETALING JAYA: E-hailing operator Grab said it was taken aback by two new requirements imposed on e-hailing drivers as new regulations on the industry takes into effect on Oct 12.

The two new requirements by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) are a printed copy of the EVP (e-hailing vehicle permit) and a need to change vehicle code to 'AH' (private e-hailing).