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A former e-hailing driver claimed trial to 12 charges across separate Klang courts, including armed robbery, fraud and theft offences. The accused did not seek bail and was remanded in custody.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked enforcement of New York City's landmark law requiring Uber and Lyft to provide 14 days' notice before deactivating drivers, ruling the regulation unconstitutional and finding it unduly restricts the companies' platform safety operations.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has urged the country's estimated 1.2 million gig economy workers to pursue technical and vocational training to advance their careers beyond ride-hailing and delivery work.
The chairman of the Alliance for a Safe Community has called for stronger protections for e-hailing drivers, urging government, platform operators and law enforcement to implement comprehensive safety measures against rising incidents of violence and assault.