Following concerns raised by a ride-hailing driver organisation over the absence of a minimum fare policy within the industry, transport minister Anthony Loke said that the matter can be discussed by the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM).
He said that any policy changes must be examined as they’d have wide-ranging implications on the whole eco-system, and the commission serves as the suitable platform to look into the problem, The Star reports.
“Any policy changes could have implications. In any case, the commission has already been established. As such, matters concerning commissions, including fares and related issues, might be discussed on the SEGiM level in the end,” he said.
Earlier this week, the Sahabat E-hailing Malaysia organisation urged authorities to control the pricing structure of ride-hailing services, saying current laws allow corporations to set fares independently.
Based on the group, the ability to set e-hailing fares is fully given to service providers under the Land Public Transport (Amendment) Act 2017 (Act A1552). It warned that with no minimum fare structure, drivers would proceed to be exposed to exploitation and increasing economic pressure.
Last yr, the ministry said it had conducted a study to find out whether ride-hailing fares needs to be regulated. The study was based on the findings and suggestions of the land public transport strategic plan for the Klang Valley.
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