The land public transport agency (APAD) said that taxi drivers are allowed to license or replace their vehicles with car models other than the Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani national taxi renewal programme, reports Bernama.
It said that the concession applies despite the transport ministry’s policy that was announced on April 23 having stipulated that new applications or vehicle replacements under the programme would be voluntary and limited to the Proton S70 taxi package.
In a statement, APAD said that the flexibility is intended to assist applicants who already own suitable vehicles or were unsuccessful in obtaining hire-purchase financing. It said existing taxis that are not replaced under the programme may continue operating until they reach the maximum permitted vehicle age, but encouraged taxi drivers to switch to the Teksi Madani programme to enjoy the various incentives offered.
Launched by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on July 3, Teksi Madani enables taxi drivers to own their vehicles, ending the long-standing leasing practice in the industry.
Under the programme, eligible operators will be able to acquire a specially-prepared S70 Premium configured for public mobility service. Finished in the automaker’s Ruby Red exterior shade, the vehicle includes the additional equipment required for licensed public transport operations.
The car does not feature a taxi topper (the little sign on the roof that lights up), but uses LED displays on the windscreen’s top-left and the rear glass to identify itself. This can display either ‘Teksi’ or ‘E-hailing’. It also wears a red-on-white GET (Gabungan E-hailing dan Teksi, or combined e-hailing and taxi) JPJePlate that is exclusive to the car under the programme.
During the launch, Anwar also announced a new RM10 million matching grant (up to RM2k from Proton and up to RM2k from the government, equaling up to RM4k in trade-in support) for the programme, effectively providing support for around 5,000 vehicles.
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taxi pilot can replaced their old vehicle with QV-E since majority backseat passenger is midget not taller than 5 foot 5 averagely.
Anything but not something
that drink petrol like water laa
I didnt like the Kelisa’s fuel consumption,
I recalled getting less than 12km/L for my city driving.
this doesnt consider drink like water as subsidy now very good. but for small car small engine small power low comfort really dissapointed.
Yeke?
Tak patriotik le tu~
As much as the integrations of various electronics and systems are a step in the right direction, the platform chosen puzzles me as it is a lot less economical to operate than the model it is replacing. Is this the way the taxi market would evolve? By going upmarket and abandoning the “low fare” market to ride hails? If that’s the case, it makes some sense, though it will leave existing operators (may they be individuals or companies) in a very awkward situation of neither being here nor there (neither low end or high end).
This is what happens when gomen does anal-isis instead of analysis.
Pkai bezza atau saga mc3 ok dah… S70 minyak parok weh. Xpon promote hybrid. Kasi kos petrol rendah
Who in the right mind would use s70 over bezza as a taxi.
S70 is not fuel efficient,heavy and cost higher in maintenance. The tyre probably cost 50-100% more than bezza 175.60.14 tyre.
I only see that this car is use as premium taxi at local airports.
Best model to drive grab should have be the persona. If can plant in the 1.5 timing chain engine and aisin 4at. Plus adjustable rear head rest.
luncur dulu, kaji kemudian….sampai sekarang 1 bijik pun tak lepas lagi. Semua sangkut kat Proton
I dont understands why people say s70 is not fuel efficient. I have been driven new X50 which have the same engine and heavier suv body and my fc just around 5.9 – 6.7L /100km. On the highway it can go as low as 5.3L/100km. Of course it’s not as great as Axia or Bezza but it still pretty good consider it’s a turbo charge engine.
All this can be achieved by driving within the speed limit and not driving like a maniac on the road.
Aside from fuel efficiency, the maintenance services might be bit problematic for taxi drivers. Plus those engine are direct injection and turbo charge, unlike Saga mc3. If proton could tweak s70 for taxi usage, it would be a perfect taxi. Just use na engine, a smaller rim and cheaper & less uglier paint job. If proton want to cut cost, hologen lights, no bodykit.