The Selangor Road Transport Department is taking a firm stance against illegal taxi operations at KLIA and KLIA2, especially with the upcoming ASEAN 2025 chairmanship. Director Azrin Borhan highlighted the department's efforts to curb these operations, emphasizing the importance of safety and quality in public transportation.
The Selangor Road Transport Department (RTD) is ramping up its efforts to curb illegal taxi operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2, in line with Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN 2025 chairmanship. Director Azrin Borhan disclosed that 201 individuals have been apprehended for running unlicensed or illegal taxi services aimed at foreign travelers entering the country through its main gateways. 'We also conduct undercover operations from time to time.
To date, we have managed to decrease the number of taxi touts at KLIA. We will further bolster enforcement this year,' he stated after inspecting the Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 bus terminal operation at Terminal 17, Section 17 today. Turning to the CNY operation, Azrin pointed out that 34 violations were detected during inspections of 1,701 buses, resulting in 25 individuals facing action following checks at depots and bus terminals across the state. 'The violations identified include the lack of a second driver, continuous driving in the right lane, cracked windshields, and worn-out tires,' he added. He stressed that the operation prioritizes technical aspects to enhance the safety and quality of public transportation services, collaborating with the National Anti-Drug Agency in this endeavor
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