Taxis of Malaysia

Before the start of local car production, the Mercedes-Benz 200, Mazda 323/Ford Laser, Toyota Mark II X80 series and the Opel Kadett were used.

The reputation of Malaysia's taxi service has been marred by the poor conduct of local taxi drivers, who have been known, among others, refusing usage of taximeters, overcharging and force picking which destinations the customers will travel to, while also driving poorly maintained vehicles.

Newer companies such as Swift Limousine & Cab owns and controls their vehicles with ensures all drivers have rigorous background checks.

The apps also allow customers to contact the assigned driver directly and track their whereabouts on a real time map.

[2] In a June 2008 survey conducted by Malaysian expatriate magazine The Expat on an estimated 200 foreigners from 30 countries, Malaysia's taxis were found to rank the lowest among the 23 countries in terms of quality, courtesy, availability and expertise.