[New post] JPJ to crackdown on private Uber vehicles from October 1

Jonathan James Tan posted: " From October 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be carrying out a nationwide crackdown on individuals and companies providing transport services through Uber, The Star reports. Private vehicles caught providing the service will be impounded, a" New post on Paul Tan's Automotive News JPJ to crackdown on private Uber vehicles from October 1 by Jonathan James Tan From October 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be carrying out a nationwide crackdown on individuals and companies providing transport services through Uber, The Star reports. Private vehicles caught providing the service will be impounded, and the owners may face fines between RM1,000 and RM10,000, or be jailed up to a year, according to JPJ director-general Datuk Seri Ismail Ahmad. "It is similar to teksi sapu or illegal taxis, and that is why we are taking action to stop it," The Star quoted him as saying. "The public should be aware that by using private vehicles as taxis, they are not covered by any insurance should they get involved in any accident." Ismail said taxis and limousines using the Uber application would not be affected. Jonathan James Tan | September 22, 2014 at 4:17 pm | Categories: Cars | URL: http://wp.me/p1x6AR-19kt Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Paul Tan's Automotive News. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://paultan.org/2014/09/22/jpj-uber-october/