InDrive, Maxim ordered to cease e-hailing operations effective 24 July
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Russian-based e-hailing platforms InDrive and Maxim have been ordered to cease operations in Malaysia by 24 July 2025, for violating local transport regulations. NSTP Picture by NAJMI NOR’AZAM |
Russian-based e-hailing platforms InDrive and Maxim have been ordered to cease operations in Malaysia by 24 July for violating local transport regulations, New Straits Times reported yesterday..
Transport Minister Encik Anthony Loke confirmed that the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) had issued official letters instructing both platforms to stop their operations.
"They can appeal, but any decision on the appeal lies solely with me in my capacity as transport minister," Loke said during a press conference after officiating the reopening of the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang cargo rail line yesterday.
The shutdown follows calls for enforcement action by the Malaysian P-Hailing Delivery Association, which alleged both services continued operating without complying with the Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715).
Among the violations cited were the use of drivers without valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licences, the absence of e-hailing insurance coverage, and the failure to conduct mandatory vehicle inspections.
Apad further stated that both companies breached key terms of their Individual Operator Licences (IBL), particularly the requirement that all vehicles be registered under a valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permit (EVP).
These breaches constitute offences under Section 12D(1)(a) of the Land Public Transport Act, which empowers the agency to revoke licences of non-compliant operators.
Loke reiterated the ministry's commitment to fair regulation of the industry and passenger safety.
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