I HAVE been following the development of e-hailing regulations (e-hailing drivers are required to go through the same permit process as taxi drivers soon) and applaud the Transport Minister’s decision to allow e-PSV (public service vehicle) training for e-hailing drivers.

The underlying premise of e-hailing is to act as a platform for Malaysians to use a car they already own to make extra income. This is the beauty of e-hailing: no need for upfront capital investment or much work experience and no room for race or age discrimination. And with this comes more affordable fares for passengers.