SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar waiting for rape by Uber Cab Driver

The rape of a young woman by a cabbie, that too of a reputed international firm, has yet again put the focus on how unsafe Delhi is for women, especially after dark.

Unfortunately, the government is listening to the taxi industry and ignoring the rakyat who are pleading for a safe and more reliable choice. This week, the Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) threatened to impound Uber’s transportation partners’ vehicles even though they are fully compliant with the law. SPAD’s actions contradict their acknowledgement that “…many users are satisfied and happy with services provided by Uber”.

Malaysians have made their opinion clear. In the media, on Facebook and Twitterconsumers have been outspoken in their support for Uber. Prominent citizens, including Wan Saiful Wan Jan, CEO of Independent think tank Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) have spoken up as well, explicitly stating ‘Uber benefits consumers. Reform taxi services instead.’

Around the world, Uber is working with governments to achieve common goals focused on safe, reliable and efficient transportation options, that are regulated. We look forward to meeting with the government to discuss how we can work together to encourage innovation and create a safer environment for Malaysians — not protect incumbent industries from competition.Malaysians deserve better.read the fullstory here SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar waiting for rape by Uber Cab Driver