Chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said licensed trishaws would be assigned unique identification numbers and QR codes to ensure the safety of both passengers and riders.

He said the move would also enable passengers and tourists to easily submit complaints or suggestions for continuous service improvement.

“I’m confident that this new system will help the state government curb the rise of illegal trishaws, commonly referred to as Ali Baba, which tend to appear during long holiday periods,” he said during the 2025 Melaka trishaw riders appreciation ceremony here last night.

“The initiative will be implemented under Budget 2025 by gazetting by-laws for trishaw riders through the Melaka Historic City Council, making it one of the first local authorities in Malaysia to implement such measures.”

Rauf added that new regulations, including the use of designated operational zones or pit stops, would be introduced to streamline the management of licensed trishaws.

“There will be five zones, namely Dataran Sungai Melaka, Stadthuys Building, Melaka Historical Vehicle Park, Medan Samudera, and Menara Taming Sari.

“Licensed trishaws will rotate among these zones every three months, allowing authorities to effectively monitor their operations,” he said.

At the event, 260 riders received their 2025 Melaka trishaw rider licences after completing the required interviews and health screenings.