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More than 50 taxi drivers attack Uber driver, tourist couple
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The driver and his customers, an Iranian couple, were pulled out of the car before the taxi drivers used rocks to break the car window.
PETALING JAYA: A female tourist was left injured after more than 50 taxi drivers struck the Uber car she was traveling in at KL Sentral yesterday.
According to the China Press, the incident occurred on Monday morning when the Iranian couple, who had recently touched-down in Malaysia, were using the Uber service.
More than 50 taxi drivers, who were “hiding” in KL Sentral, pounced on them as soon as they entered the Uber car.
The couple, along with the Uber driver, were pulled out of the car before the suspects used rocks to break the car window.
The injured female tourist was then taken to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment.
Kuala Lumpur traffic police chief ACP Nazri Hussain was quoted by the Chinese newspaper as saying the case, categorised as a crime, had been handed over to the CID for investigation.
However, he explained, if the case was an accident, it would have been handed over to the traffic and enforcement department for investigation.
“As long as the victim can prove the suspects intentionally did what they did, the police will investigate and will not let go of the related parties,” he said.
He also warned taxi drivers against resorting to violence in their arguments with Uber and Grab drivers, failing which they would be penalised.
SPAD CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah says taxi drivers will not be allowed to operate until they are cleared of charges.
PETALING JAYA: The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) will suspend the driving licences of taxi drivers involved in the assault on a Uber driver and a female Iranian tourist.
In a press statement, SPAD CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said it was also working with the police investigating the attack.
“It is criminal in nature. Those under police investigation will not be allowed to operate as SPAD will suspend them.
“Should the court case be prolonged, SPAD’S Suspension and Revocation Unit will suspend the driver’s card and vehicle permit unless the driver is cleared of charges.”
In condemning the violence, Azharuddin stressed that the public transport authority was working towards finding the best solution to issues plaguing the taxi industry.
“We are deeply concerned by recent media reports alleging that taxi drivers have been harassing and attacking e-hailing service providers, such as Uber drivers.
“We urge all aggrieved parties to make police reports so the wrongdoers can be brought to book.”
Earlier today, it was reported that a female tourist was left injured after more than 50 taxi drivers struck the Uber car she was travelling in at KL Sentral yesterday.
According to the China Press, the incident occurred on Monday morning when the Iranian couple, who had recently touched down in Malaysia, were using the Uber service.
More than 50 taxi drivers, who were “hiding” in KL Sentral, pounced on them as soon as they entered the Uber car.
The couple, along with the Uber driver, were pulled out of the car before the suspects used rocks to break the car window.
The injured female tourist was taken to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for treatment.
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