China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Taxi, school bus drivers to enjoy Socso contributions from next month - Loke
Anthony Loke said, the move was to provide social protection to taxi and school bus drivers in the event of an accident.
Fri Feb 23 2024
Government offering 4,000 PSV licences to B40 group - Loke
Anthony Loke said of that number, 3,500 PSV licences were for e-hailing and taxi drivers, while the remaining 500 were for PSV bus drivers.
Mon Jul 03 2023
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
About 30 per cent tourism frontliners vaccinated: Nancy Shukri
Nancy said tourism frontliners such as taxi drivers and hotel workers needed to be vaccinated as a preparation to welcome back tourists.
Sun Jul 25 2021
One-off RM500 aid for bus, taxi drivers disburse beginning today - Tengku Zafrul
A one-off financial aid of RM500 for drivers of taxis, school buses, sightseeing buses, rental and e-hailing vehicles has been rolled out.
Mon Feb 22 2021
Taxi drivers surrender permits, more expected to follow suit
Many taxi drivers in four districts in Kelantan have surrendered their permits due to lack of passengers since March last year and more are expected to follow suit.
Sat Feb 20 2021
Meet Gaza's first woman taxi driver
Women have the same legal rights as men to drive a vehicle but in practice, the trade of taxi drivers has been exclusively male until now.
Sun Nov 22 2020
No Emergency: A relief to small traders, taxi drivers
Not declaring an emergency takes into account the needs and welfare of all walks of life whose livelihoods would have been affected.
Mon Oct 26 2020
Cabbies told to renew expired driver's cards to receive RM600 aid entitlement
The APAD advises taxi drivers who have not renewed their expired driver's cards to do so in order to facilitate the distribution of the one-off RM600 BPN aid.
Tue Jun 16 2020
Renewal of taxi driver's cards now allowed - Wee Ka Siong
Taxi drivers can now renew their drivers cards by submitting relevant documents to the Land Public Transport Agency no later than July 1.
Sat May 23 2020
Taxi operators seek relief after earnings drop by 90 per cent in March
The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and MCO has resulted in immense challenges to both taxi companies, as well as taxi drivers.
Sat Apr 04 2020
One-off payment RM600 for taxi drivers, tour guides today
A one-off payment of RM600 each to registered taxi drivers and tour guides will be deposited into their registered account starting today (April 2).
Thu Apr 02 2020
"Got RM60 yesterday, no certainty today" - Cabbie
Among those who were affected by the COVID-19 outbreak are taxi drivers.
Wed Mar 18 2020
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024