News & Reviews: Uber
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Jan 08, 2020
Uber is looking to diversify its business and it seems flying taxis are the next goal. At CES 2020, Uber and car manufacturer Hyundai showed up to unveil a four-seater electric flying vehicle that is meant to be used with the Uber app in future. The two companies are still working on the prototype but expect it to be ready by 2023.
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Mar 28, 2019
No, this isn’t an early April Fools joke. JPJ now requires all e-hailing drivers such as Grab to register for a PSV (Public Service Vehicle) license, starting from the first of April 2019. The PSV training module would cost a maximum of RM200, and it requires up to 6 hours to complete. Once the training has been completed, the driver required to display a designated e-hailing sticker on their vehicle as per the orders of JPJ.
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Dec 06, 2016
We have Uber and GrabCar here in Malaysia but there are security concerns for solo female riders riding along with unknown drivers on the road. Hence why a new company aims to challenge precisely that problem. Riding Pink is the first female-only ride-sharing service in Malaysia, possibly the world.
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Aug 12, 2016
After many problems and bumps along the way, Putrajaya has finally said yes to legalising both Uber and Grab in Malaysia. The government has tasked the Land and Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to iron out the terms and conditions.
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