There is no ban on the registration of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) as e-hailing vehicles, transport minister Loke Siew Fook said today.
Loke said the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) had never issued any directive or statement banning SUVs for e-hailing purposes, and that there had been no change in policy on the criteria for e-hailing vehicles.
He reiterated that e-hailing vehicles simply need to meet the technical specifications and be able to seat four to 11 passengers.
“The ministry understands the concerns raised among e-hailing drivers and operators, and wishes to assure them that the registration process will continue as usual in accordance with the existing rules and guidelines,” Loke said in a statement.
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