KUALA LUMPUR: The government will study the proposal to uplift the ecosystem of the taxi industry to ensure the welfare and wellbeing of about 40,000 taxi drivers in the country.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had met members of Gabungan Pertubuhan Teksi, Kereta Sewa, Limosin Dan Teksi Lapangan Terbang Se’Malaysia (GTSM), headed by Kamarudin Hussain.
“During the session at my office today, I was briefed on a proposal to uplift the ecosystem of the taxi industry, including ensuring the welfare of about 40,000 taxi drivers throughout the country.
“I have given my commitment to study the proposal so that a more justifiable approach can be adopted and implemented for the betterment of the taxi industry,” he said in his Facebook posting.
He hoped the new initiative could uplift the welfare and wellbeing of the taxi industry and allow taxi drivers to provide better services.