PSV’s license approval process for ride-hailing drivers has been sped up, can now be received within a week – Loke
The Department of Transport has announced that the process of obtaining a public service driver’s license (PSV) for drivers who call e-bikes has been accelerated and can now be obtained within a week. Transport Secretary Anthony Loke says the improvement in the process is due to give up theory exam since April 10.
“Previously, each driver had to wait two to three months to get a PSV license. In practice, PSV’s ability to approve licenses is very limited, about 200 to 300 drivers per week due to the implementation of the theory test,” he said after the PSV license ceremony for 300 potential drivers of the PSV. Grab ride-hailing app yesterday.
He said the ride-hailing operator had informed the ministry that more than 2,000 applications for PSV permits had been delayed, especially for those in the Klang Valley. “Through this partnership with the operator, we have successfully completed more than 2,000 outstanding PSV license applications over the past three months,” he said.
At the event, Loke also gave PSV licenses to drivers who are hearing impaired. Data from the ride-hailing operator shows that these drivers can drive well and have no problems with passenger safety. In fact, they are cautious drivers,” he said.
