Has Uber Malaysia Arrived?

Leon Foong, General Manager, Uber Malaysia

09-May-17 08:05

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has a plan to encourage the B40 group to become ride-sharing drivers. Meanwhile, there's a push in Malaysia's parliament to legalise such services. Is it all smooth sailing now for Uber Malaysia? Leon explains.

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Tags: ride-sharing, disruption, taxi operator, Uber, Grab, Malaysia, profitable, pain points, regulation, government support, SPAD, Grabcar, Grabtaxi, Land Public Transport Commission

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