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30 September 2016
Action can be taken against Uber in Sarawak and Sabah as its current modus operandi is the same as "pirate taxis" in both states
Nancy Shukri: Uber in Sarawak and Sabah same as ‘pirate taxis’
KUCHING: Action can be taken against Uber in Sarawak and Sabah as its current modus operandi is the same as "pirate taxis" in both states, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Nancy Shukri(pic) said.
To date, she said, Uber has not submitted any permit application to the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) in both states.
"Section 33 of the CVLB Act clearly states a ban on the use of public service vehicles that are not licensed.
"Therefore the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the police have the authority by law to seize vehicles without license under Section 51 of the Act," she said in a statement on Thursday.
Nancy said CVLB, JPJ and police would continue to monitor the operation and services of illegal transport vehicles, including Uber.
She said this was to ensure that the safety and interest of passengers were given priority by licensed taxi operators who complied with current regulations.
"All parties are urged to cooperate and be responsible to ensure the safety and welfare of passengers," she added.
Nancy's statement comes in the wake of news reports that the Sarawak CVLB, JPJ and police would take action against Uber drivers since it was illegal for them to operate in the state.
State traffic investigation and enforcement deputy head DSP Alexson Naga Chabu was reported saying that Uber drivers could be fined between RM1,000 and RM10,000 and their vehicles seized under the CVLB Act.
It was also reported that four taxi associations in Kuching lodged a police report last week against Uber drivers who they claimed were operating in the city.
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