Uber Has Officially Launched In Kuching!
This is Uber’s second city in East Malaysia after Kota Kinabalu.
By John Lim — 14 Sep 2016, 11:14 AM
After launching in Kota Kinabalu in May this year, Uber has made its way to Kuching, Sarawak!
From 14 September 2016, Uber is going to change the way Kuching moves!
Uber is thrilled to bring safe and reliable rides to our second city in East Malaysia, joining more than 500 cities worldwide.
As a pioneer in using technology to solve real problems with real people in mind, Uber can provide Kuching with another choice for reliable transportation and help solve traffic congestion; by moving more people in fewer cars through ride-sharing.
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In celebration of the move, Uber is offering Kuchingites a promo code worth RM10
The promo code UBERINKUCHING will give riders a free trip worth RM10.
According to Uber Malaysia general manager Kenny Choong, the group is continuously in talks with regulators in regards to the application of permits as stipulated in the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Act
This was in response to a statement from Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Nancy Shukri that Uber must apply for a permit as stipulated under Section 51 of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board Act.
Choong highlighted in every Malaysian city that Uber has launched in so far — encompassing Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu — the group is “engaging with state regulators and wishes to reach long-term regulations in the city.”
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In terms of rates, UberX in Kuching starts at RM0.95 for base fare and they charge RM0.50/KM and RM0.25 per minute
Speaking of Kuching, Uber has also partnered with PAWS Malaysia and Petfinder.my for a one-day UberKUCING special!
Just for today, 14 September, you can order yourself a 15-minute snuggle experience with cute kittens! The service is happening between 11am to 4pm. On the Uber app, just slide to the KUCING option and make the request.
For more information on Uber's latest expansion to Kuching, you can check out the ride-sharing service's official website here