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: The consumer groups have urged the government to regulate e-hailing fares so that the service is more affordable,They also recommended that the e-hailing companies cut the commissions they charge their drivers and provide more incentives for them.
Federation of Malaysian Consumers Associations president Marimuthu Nadason said Grab – one of the most popular e-service providers – was charging its drivers a 20% commission.“It is not easy for the drivers. The service providers should just charge the drivers 10% , then it will be profitable for them .
“Due to this high commission, I heard many people don’t want to do Grab. Moreover, the cost of living has gone up. It’s getting difficult for them to cope,” he told The Malaysian Insight.Recently, e-hailing fares were reported to have gone up 400% during peak hours.