Beam Scoots Straight In To Kuala Lumpur But Will It Find A Place Among Commuters - and Lawmakers?
E-scooter sharing service startup Beam aims to address the missing link to making your last mile hassle free. We speak to VP of Corporate Affairs Christopher Hilton.
Wed Jun 05 2019
Valerie Chan: PICKnGo Way To Go
Taxi-hailing app PICKnGO, Executive Director Valerie Chan speaks to Cynthia Ng on how the company aims to help taxi drivers improve their services and image.
Tue Dec 04 2018
Uber CEO says company failed to disclose massive breach in 2016
Discovery of the company's handling of the incident led to the departure of two employees who led Uber's response to the incident.
Tue Nov 21 2017
Tax increases shouldn't clip the wings of Gen-Y
Millennials are more than just a tech-savvy and ride-sharing generation. They are mobile, opting for experiences like travel over possessions. Is this true? Shamil Norshidi, writes.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Uber is sued over lack of wheelchair-accessible cars in NYC
Uber Technologies Inc was sued on Tuesday by disability rights groups and wheelchair users accusing the ride-sharing company of violating New York City human rights laws
Wed Jul 19 2017
Uber says will suspend operations in Macau
Ride-sharing company Uber Technologies Inc said on Monday it will suspend operations in the former Portuguese territory of Macau from July 22
Mon Jul 17 2017
Under pressure Uber CEO Travis Kalanick resigns
The news is on the back of the ride-sharing firm being hit with a series of scandals, controversies, and accusations of illegal activities in recent months.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Apple CEO visits China bike-sharing start-up ofo
Apple Inc chief executive Tim Cook paid a visit to Chinese bike-sharing company ofo on Tuesday, as the country's ride-sharing start-ups fight aggressively for investor dollars and market share.
Tue Mar 21 2017
California shuts down Uber's self-driving cars shortly after launch
California shut down Uber's testing of self-driving cars shortly after the ride-sharing service launched its pilot in San Francisco.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Smart regulations on ride-sharing will boost innovations - Uber
Smart regulations on ride-sharing businesses will boost innovations and economics, says Uber Technologies, Inc.
Sat Dec 10 2016
Liow asks SPAD to help expedite amending laws to monitor Uber, Grabcar
He said that laws had to be amended for the government to regulate the ride-sharing apps to ensure no discrepancy between the services and taxis.
Tue Nov 15 2016
Uber loses UK legal battle over drivers' rights
They were supported by the GMB union, who said the decision could have "major" implications for around 30,000 drivers across England and Wales.
Sat Oct 29 2016
RM400 rebate for Proton Iriz ride-sharing drivers to benefit B40
PROTON Holdings Bhd (Proton) said it was the first time the company was offering a rebate in collaboration with ride-sharing companies.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Ford plans self-driving car for ride share fleets in 2021
Ford Motor Co plans to offer a fully automated driverless vehicle for commercial ride-sharing in 2021.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Grab's Singapore-JB paid car-pooling services do not comply with regulations - LTA
Grab is currently running a free pilot programme for their Singapore-Johor Bahru service, however, and LTA noted that such free cross-border car-pool rides are legal.
Tue Jun 21 2016
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024