Local papers reported that the drivers stood in front of the Esplanade area in George Town between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to plead with the government **t to legalise the ride-hailing apps that they say are taking business away from them.
The government said last week it was considering drafting the proper legal framework to allow U.S.-based Uber and Singapore-headquartered Grab — the two most-used ride-hailing apps in Malaysia — to co-exist with traditional taxis. Read more...