Passengers are silhouetted as they walk along a corridor at Kuala Lumpur International Airport outside Kuala Lumpur, June 14, 2014. Photo by Reuters
A man in Malaysia has been arrested on Saturday for allegedly charging an Indonesian tourist RM80 (US$20) for a short ride at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The passenger had asked to be driven from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 at the airport for a 7.8-kilometer journey that takes about 10 minutes, The Straits Times reported.
A taxi from Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 generally costs around RM32 or more for authorized services.
Authorities detained the driver and seized his vehicle for further investigation.
For offering unlicensed or illegal ride services, offenders can be taken to court and if found guilty, fined up to RM50,000, or jailed up to five years, or both, Asia One reported.
Anyone who abets such activities can also be prosecuted, said the authority.
Malaysian authorities urged the public to use authorized transport services by heading to official counters at KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, or by booking rides through ride-hailing applications.
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