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Uber comes to Ipoh
Ride-sharing service, Uber will be available in Ipoh during the month of February.
Uber Malaysia, which recently celebrated its second anniversary in Kuala Lumpur, will have its vehicles plying the streets of Ipoh the whole of next month to offer those back in their hometown for the festivities a convenient way to get around.
In a statement today, Uber said it hoped that traffic congestion, parking problems and drink driving incidents might be reduced with the availability of its services in Ipoh during the month.
“Uber’s goal is to provide safe, affordable, reliable transport at the push of a button. This is true not just in the bustling city centre of our nation’s capital, but also in the suburbs and smaller cities which lack a formal public transit infrastructure and which have for decades been underserved by existing transport options.
“We look forward to bringing a safe and reliable transport option to Malaysians everywhere, and are looking forward to launching Ipoh as a pop-up city in February,” it said.
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HOW TO USE UBER AS A RIDER
In order to use most aspects of the Services, you must register for and maintain an active personal user Services account (“Account“).
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Downloading the app
Uber is available for download on:
– iPhone (iOS 7 or newer)
– Android (Jelly Bean or newer)
– BlackBerry (BB OS 7 only)
– Windows Phone 8
To use Uber from another device, visit the link below.
How do I request a ride?
We automatically use GPS and Wi-Fi to set your pickup location. You may also enter an exact address or search for a venue name by tapping the pickup location bar. We also recommend entering your destination in the bar underneath the pickup address so your driver has it once you get in the vehicle.
Select from the available vehicle options by using the slider at the bottom of the map. Tapping on any of the icons will display rates for that option.
Once you’ve set your location and vehicle option, tap “Set Pickup Location” to request your ride.
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3. Your Use of the Services
User Accounts.
In order to use most aspects of the Services, you must register for and maintain an active personal user Services account (“Account“). You must be at least 18 years of age, or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction (if different than 18), to obtain an Account. Account registration requires you to submit to Uber certain personal information, such as your name, address, mobile phone number and age, as well as at least one valid payment method (either a credit card or accepted payment partner). You agree to maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in your Account. Your failure to maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date Account information, including having an invalid or expired payment method on file, may result in your inability to access and use the Services or Uber’s termination of this Agreement with you. You are responsible for all activity that occurs under your Account, and you agree to maintain the security and secrecy of your Account username and password at all times. Unless otherwise permitted by Uber in writing, you may only possess one Account.
User Requirements and Conduct.
The Service is not available for use by persons under the age of 18. You may not authorize third parties to use your Account, and you may not allow persons under the age of 18 to receive transportation or logistics services from Third Party Providers unless they are accompanied by you. You may not assign or otherwise transfer your Account to any other person or entity. You agree to comply with all applicable laws when using the Services, and you may only use the Services for lawful purposes (e.g., no transport of unlawful or hazardous materials). You will not in your use of the Services cause nuisance, annoyance, inconvenience, or property damage, whether to the Third Party Provider or any other party. In certain instances you may be asked to provide proof of identity to access or use the Services, and you agree that you may be denied access to or use of the Services if you refuse to provide proof of identity.
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4. Payment
You understand that use of the Services may result in charges to you for the services or goods you receive from a Third Party Provider (“Charges“). After you have received services or goods obtained through your use of the Service, Uber will facilitate your payment of the applicable Charges on behalf of the Third Party Provider, as such Third Party Provider’s limited payment collection agent. Payment of the Charges in such manner shall be considered the same as payment made directly by you to the Third Party Provider. Charges will be inclusive of applicable taxes where required by law. Charges paid by you are final and non-refundable, unless otherwise determined by Uber. You retain the right to request lower Charges from a Third Party Provider for services or goods received by you from such Third Party Provider at the time you receive such services or goods. Uber will respond accordingly to any request from a Third Party Provider to modify the Charges for a particular service or good.
All Charges are due immediately and payment will be facilitated by Uber using the preferred payment method designated in your Account, after which Uber will send you a receipt by email. If your primary Account payment method is determined to be expired, invalid or otherwise not able to be charged, you agree that Uber may, as the Third Party Provider’s limited payment collection agent, use a secondary payment method in your Account, if available.
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Uber twist
Last updated on 25 January 2016 – 02:18pm
PETALING JAYA: The cabbies’ battle against Uber has taken a new twist – Khazanah Nasional Berhad has invested indirectly in the San Francisco-based technology startup since last year.
Khazanah’s director (managing director’s office) Mohd Raslan Md Sharif has confirmed with theSun that the state-owned investment arm has taken an indirect interest in Uber Technologies Inc via global growth equity investment General Atlantic LLC.
However, the amount invested by Khazanah is not known. Uber is currently valued at around US$51 billion (RM217.85 billion).
Klang Valley Taxi Drivers Action Committee (JKBPTLK) chairman Zailani Isa Usuludin said Khazanah’s investment confirmed his suspicion of a secret deal behind Uber’s presence in the country.
“Now I can understand why the Finance Ministry has endorsed Uber’s illegal ‘teksi sapu’ services,” he said, in reference to Finance Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah positive comments on Uber.
Last month, Mohd Irwan had stated that Uber’s business would allow low-wage earners to supplement their income, which is in line with the government’s vision for a high-income economy.
Said Zailani: “We often wondered if there is an invisible hand behind Uber’s progress in Malaysia as there’s no action at all to halt the availability of Uber and GrabCar apps.”
He also accused the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) of aiding Uber’s growth.
“We have appealed to MCMC and other agencies to shut down the Uber app and its services. It all proved futile,” he said, adding that a court injunction would be filed against MCMC and Uber by the end of the month.
– See more at: http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1675545#sthash.Y2jqjhUf.dpuf
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The ride sharing service has been available in Malaysia for a while now, and if you haven’t yet tried it out, here are 5 things you need to know about Uber in Malaysia:
- Despite the rise in fares, Uber’s services are still up to 20% cheaper compared to regular taxi fares in Malaysia.
- There will be NO minimum fare for your uberX ride; base fares remain the same at RM2, while cancellation fees stand at RM5.
- Uber has been helping drivers earn thousands to cushion the impact of the GST (Goods and Services Tax). According to The Malaysian Insider, a former taxi driver with 16 years of experience mentioned that working for Uber allowed him to bring home a gross salary of RM3,800 to RM4,000 a month — a figure significantly higher than when he was a taxi driver earning RM1,120 to RM1,200.
- Uber’s safety standards was called into question when local celebrity Daniella Sya got involved in a case of harassment with an Uber driver.
- To date, despite the controversy between JPJ and Uber, the Uber app is not illegal as far as the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is concerned.
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