Among the main issues in the implementation of BUDI95 is the eligibility for subsidies for full-time taxi drivers, as the amount previously set is considered insufficient.
In response, the government has increased the subsidy limit to 600 litres per month. However, there are still drivers who believe that this amount is not enough to cover their daily operational needs.
Most recently, the government has agreed to increase the BUDI95 subsidy limit to 800 litres per month for eligible drivers. This increase is also accompanied by a minimum travel distance requirement of 5,000km per month, subject to the specified regulations.
This was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the Ministerial Question Time session at the Dewan Rakyat today. At the same time, he also announced that the government has agreed to list airport taxis as vehicles eligible to receive RON95 petrol subsidies under the Subsidized Petrol Control Scheme (SKPS).
To date, more than 53,900 full-time drivers are eligible to receive the BUDI95 consumption ceiling of 600 litres per month since October 13. According to the Ministry of Finance, this double increase was made as a result of a review with the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
In addition, more than 11,400 driving license holders are also eligible to receive BUDI95. They consist of 11,200 new drivers and 260 drivers who have renewed their licenses. In total, more than 16 million Malaysians are now benefiting from the BUDI95 program.
