Philippines town gives taxis a lift as floods become norm
Motorcycle taxi drivers have modified their vehicles to keep passengers dry and high above the floodwaters.
Tue Oct 18 2022
Dego Ride: Malaysia wants to emulate developed countries in disallowing motorcycle taxi services
Malaysia is emulating developed countries which do not use motorcycle taxi services to ensure the safety of road users, says Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Dego Ride service banned due to safety concerns of motorcyclists, pillion riders
Motorcycle taxi or Dego Ride service has been banned from operating on the country's roads due to factors affecting the safety of motorcyclists and pillion riders.
Thu Mar 16 2017
RTD to seize 'Dego Ride' motorcycles
Dego Ride service providers are today warned that their motorcycles will be sealed if they continue to offer the motorcycle taxi service which has been banned by the government.
Fri Feb 24 2017
Dego ride motorcycles to be seized - RTD
RTD Enforcement Division director Datuk V. Valluvan Veloo says they understood the motorcycle taxi operator will be back in operation despite the warnings and summonses that were issued.
Thu Feb 23 2017
Dego Ride ban gets Cabinet's nod - Liow
The Cabinet had left it to the ministry to decide on the matter and to explain to the public why the service had to cease.
Wed Feb 15 2017
Three 'Dego Ride' motorcycle owners issued summon
Three motorcycle owners were issued summonses by the Road Transport Department (RTD) yesterday for providing unauthorised motorcycle taxi service known as 'Dego Ride'.
Tue Feb 14 2017
SPAD has no power to stop Dego Ride service
Its chairman, Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said, however, the operator should be prepared to face legal action for operating without a license.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Liow tells Dego Ride operator not to challenge the law
"The Road Transport Department and the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will launch undercover operations to arrest those who offer Dego Ride services.
Mon Feb 13 2017
Dego Ride still available despite stop order
Despite an order it cease operations with immediate effect as announced yesterday, the Dego Ride motorcycle taxi service appears to be still available here today.
Mon Feb 13 2017
Dego Ride service ordered to stop immediately - Liow
The Transport Ministry has ordered the Dego Ride or motorcycle taxi service to stop immediately because of safety factors.
Sun Feb 12 2017
Smell test for Indonesia's motorcycle taxi candidates
Aris Wahyudi, the founder of the newest motorcycle-sharing company, reckons he has found a unique way to win business: not-so-smelly drivers.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024