In-depth reporting on Malaysia and the region.
Authorities in Kuala Terengganu arrested a man accused of threatening a ride-hailing driver with a meat cleaver at a petrol station along Jalan Pasir Panjang yesterday afternoon.
Amazon-owned Zoox is launching paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas after winning U.S. safety approval, intensifying competition with Waymo and Tesla in the autonomous vehicle sector.
Four major ride-hailing platforms in Singapore will continue charging drivers additional fees through September 30 to offset rising operating expenses. The surcharges, ranging from $0.50 to $1.20 per trip, directly support driver incomes.
A US federal judge has blocked enforcement of a groundbreaking New York City law requiring Uber and Lyft to notify drivers 14 days before deactivation, ruling the regulation unconstitutional and a threat to platform safety.
Maxim Malaysia has rolled out an enhanced SOS system enabling faster emergency response for both drivers and passengers, featuring GPS-enabled alerts, multi-contact notifications, and a peer-driver assistance network.