Now that the Malaysian government has officially recognised eHailing service as a legitimate business, the concerns of drivers can now be addressed especially on the insurance matter. As these providers are not categorised as taxi service who are protected under a different set of policy, eHailing had the unpleasant status as being ambiguous. Often service providers were exposed to risk if anything untoward were to occur to drivers or passengers.

But all that is in the past as insurance company’s now have designed policy’s to cater for the 180,000 drivers who make a decent living in the new digital economy. The legislation paves way for insurance company like AXA Insurance to offer a comprehensive motor policy like SmartDrive-Sharing a motor insurance add-on that provides eHailing drives a comprehensive 24/7 protection for both on duty and on personal uses.

The new plan covers, loss or damage to drivers vehicle, liability to third party, legal liability to/of passenger and drivers personal accident up to RM10,000.