Rule change in the works to allow licences for disabled e-hailing drivers

Kow Gah ChiePublished: Mar 31, 2019 7:24 AM | Updated: Mar 31, 2019 8:30 AM

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today that Road Transport Department regulations will be amended to allow disabled persons to continue working as e-hailing drivers.

Loke admitted that existing regulations prohibit these individuals from obtaining public service vehicle (PSV) licences, which will be a compulsory requirement for e-hailing drivers come July...

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