RTD confiscates rented motorcycles used for e-hailing services

SHAH ALAM - The Selangor Road Transport Department (RTD) has confiscated motorcycles used for e-hailing delivery purposes which are rented or borrowed from other owners.

In a statement, RTD Selangor stated that the 2023 Ops Merah operation on the Federal Highway towards the capital city of Kuala Lumpur yesterday, they discovered a motorcycle being used with the SmeD application.

They also found that the motorcycle's vehicle licence (LKM) had expired in 2017.

The statement further clarified that, in addition to the expired LKM, the rider also did not possess a valid driver's licence.

"The officers on duty also questioned the motorcycle rider about how he was operating without a driver's licence and with an expired LKM.

"He admitted to renting and borrowing another owner's account while providing e-hailing services and also registering other vehicles while conducting these services," the statement read.

As a result, the motorcycle was confiscated and taken to RTD Shah Alam for various other offences.

During the operation, a total of 1,430 motorcycles were inspected, and 613 notices were issued for various violations under the Road Transport Act 1987.

Additionally, 35 motorcycles were seized during the operation.

Among the offences detected were driving without a valid licence, expired motorcycle vehicle licences, lack of insurance coverage, technical violations, and other offences.

The operation, which ran from 8am to 11.55pm, was led by the RTD Selangor chief enforcement officer Mazlini Yusof, and supported by 52 officers and officials from RTD Selangor.

"Riders and motorcycle owners are advised to always comply with road regulations and laws and ensure that their motorcycles are in good condition, in addition to practising courteous driving.

"Any traffic violation complaints can be directed to [email protected] or through the e-complaint application platform with the complainant's details and complaint details," he said.