Violation of Transport Laws: InDrive and Maxim Ordered to Cease Operations from July 24.
Two ride-hailing platforms originating from Russia, InDrive and Maxim, have been found to be operating illegally in Malaysia. The Ministry of Transport has ordered both companies to cease all operations across the country starting July 24.
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) recently issued formal notices to the two platforms, instructing them to terminate all business activities in Malaysia.
Effective July 24, both platforms are required to stop all ride-hailing services nationwide.
The announcement was made during a press conference following the reopening ceremony of a freight railway line connecting two major locations in Johor.
It was clarified that the companies have the right to appeal the directive, with any appeal to be decided by the relevant authority.
Despite numerous complaints and reports from ride-hailing drivers, both platforms reportedly continue to operate actively within Malaysia.
The Malaysian E-Hailing Delivery Drivers Association had earlier urged the government to take stronger enforcement actions, including blocking access to the apps, to prevent illegal operations.
In an official statement, the association questioned how InDrive and Maxim were still allowed to operate despite multiple violations of transport regulations.
The platforms were accused of continuing operations without ensuring that drivers hold valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licenses, proper e-hailing insurance, or completed vehicle inspections. This situation is seen as unfair to law-abiding drivers and potentially dangerous for passengers.
Under Section 12D(1)(a) of the Act, the authorities are empowered to revoke any Individual Operating License (IBL) if operational conditions are breached.
According to APAD, both platforms were found to have violated the Land Public Transport Act 2010, specifically by failing to ensure that vehicles on their platforms had valid E-Hailing Vehicle Permits (EVPs).
