VEP for Ride-Sharing (Grab, TADA) – Extra Rules for Cross-Border Drivers

Can Ride-Hailing Vehicles Enter Malaysia?

Yes — but only if your vehicle is properly registered under Malaysia’s VEP system and meets additional requirements specific to commercial or ride-sharing use.
Malaysia differentiates between:

• Private-use vehicles
• Commercial or professional-use vehicles

If your Grab or TADA car is used commercially — even part-time — you’ll be subject to extra scrutiny at the border.

What Are the Extra Requirements for Ride-Sharing Cars?

If you’re driving a Grab, TADA, Gojek, or other ride-sharing vehicle into Malaysia, you may need to prepare:

• Valid VEP registration
• A working RFID tag
• Proof of commercial insurance that covers operations in Malaysia
• Company-issued driver verification or ride-hailing license
• Passenger manifest or app-based ride record (if applicable)

MyMechanic helps ride-hailing drivers compile these documents and check if their VEP application is likely to be flagged for additional review.

Risks of Not Being Compliant

If your vehicle is detected as ride-sharing without proper permits:

• You may be denied entry at the border
• Fines or summonses could be issued
• Your VEP may be revoked or blacklisted for future trips
• Insurance claims may be denied if an accident occurs during ride-hailing activity

We’ve seen drivers stuck at the Johor checkpoint because of missing ride-sharing documents or unclear insurance coverage — don’t let it happen to you.

How MyMechanic Helps Grab & TADA Drivers

We specialize in cross-border compliance for both private and commercial drivers.
For ride-sharing drivers, we:

• Handle your VEP application from start to finish
• Review your insurance and commercial driving status
• Advise on border requirements and digital check-in protocols
• Help update your vehicle details or company information when needed
• Guide you if your VEP was previously rejected or marked for review

Whether you drive part-time or full-time, we ensure your ride-sharing car is legally ready to cross.

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