He added that 12 cases involving serious injuries were also recorded in the same period while another 65 resulted in minor injuries.

Nazli said based on police statistics, between January and August, a total of 321 accidents involving p-hailing riders nationwide were registered, with 36 accidents resulting in fatalities.

“The number of accidents is worrying. Following numerous complaints from the public on p-hailing riders, JPJ launched a nationwide operation codenamed ‘Operasi Merah’ against p-hailing riders, which began last Friday and will run until Nov 7.

“Op Merah is aimed at identifying p-hailing riders who commit offences, like failing to stop at red lights, driving against the traffic flow, and not wearing helmets. Besides enforcement, we also conduct advocacy programmes for the riders,” he told reporters at the launch here today.

Nazli said the police and 51 JPJ officers were involved in the operation.

Since the operation began five days ago, 321 summonses have been issued by the Selangor JPJ for various offences, with the majority involving riders who beat the red light or don’t have a valid licence.

“Not having a valid driving licence made up the highest number of offences, raising the question of how the p-hailing companies conducted their recruitment exercise.

“JPJ will investigate and issue show cause letters to these p-hailing companies. How can they allow a p-hailing rider without a valid licence to make deliveries?” he said.