The company said the partner-driver legalisation programme “reflects Maxim’s commitment to improving road safety, regulatory alignment, and service quality”.

“This programme is not just about fulfilling legal requirements, it’s about building a stronger, more responsible e-hailing community,” Maxim E-hailing Malaysia director Hazwan Musley said in a statement.

“We want every partner-driver on our platform to feel confident, informed, and stay fully compliant.”

In May, Maxim, along with inDrive, another e-hailing platform, were ordered to halt operations from July 24 after failing to comply with regulations.

The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) also ordered the two companies to take corrective measures to continue operating, particularly regarding their e-hailing vehicle permits.

Maxim later appealed the suspension and was put on a three-month probation from July.

Hazwan said the key features in the legalisation programme included streamlining the registration process overseen by a dedicated team to ensure all documents are correctly submitted and verified.

He said new partner-drivers must upload a valid public service vehicle driving licence, insurance certificate, Puspakom vehicle report, MyKad, as well as photos of the vehicle and driver and submit all documents manually to be reviewed.

“This rigorous validation process ensures that only eligible partner-drivers are granted access to the platform,” he said.

Another measure taken was collaboration with driving schools by partnering with more than 25 driving institutions across the country.