PETALING JAYA: Following the government’s decision to open up the vehicle inspection sector to more parties, transport operators have suggested that the government provide more inspection centres that are also more accessible, as well as upgrade the system as a whole.
On Friday, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that Puspakom will no longer have a monopoly in conducting periodic inspections on commercial motor vehicles in the country from next year onwards.
“Lorries and buses should be separated from car inspection service to avoid congestion, as larger vehicles require longer service time,” he said. “We suggested ten years ago that the government open up more vehicle inspection centres to allow free competition in the market and more options for operators,” he said, adding that the government should ensure they provide more advanced vehicle inspection devices when approving new parties for the sector.
Arif also hopes that more vehicle inspection centres can be established in the outlying areas so that drivers in Selangor do not only have to travel to Petaling Jaya, but can get inspection services in places such as Tanjung Karang or Sabak Bernam.Loke had said that the Cabinet has decided to open up vehicle inspection services to other companies, even after it extended Puspakom’s concession for another 15 years from Sept 1, 2024.
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