2018 budget will be allocating RM5000 for taxi drivers intending to join the e hailing industry giving a boost to both providers who pose a significant role in the technology and drivers an opportunity to adopt the new digital service.

With the recent announcement and Uber already in collaborative mood on its UberFlash and UberTaxi products, the Silicon Valley company as its exclusive partnership between Proton and BSN is expected be underway. This will inadvertently make Uber the go-to option for taxi drivers when the collect their grants from BSN, the defacto bank tasked to disperse the grants.

Meanwhile, Grab is working with private vehicle manufacturers like Perodua by giving local made cars Bezza, MyVi and Alza buyers reduced price if  they plan to be part of the e-hailing service. A far cry as Uber on the other hand has made government level initiatives with its overall public safety and transportation program that is has managed to successfully implement in Singapore. Such planning is what is required to raise the standards of public taxi rides in the country a collaborative efferts with all stake holders, including the Government.