Land Public Transport Act 2010 (Act 715)

The Land Public Transport Act 2010 — referred to as Act 715 — is the principal legislation governing land public transport services in Peninsular Malaysia. The Act was amended in 2018 to bring e-hailing services under APAD's licensing regime.

What the Act covers

  • Operator licensing for buses, taxis, e-hailing, and freight vehicles
  • Vehicle permits and service permits
  • Conditions of operation, including routes, fares, and schedules
  • Enforcement powers and penalties

Operators are bound by the conditions of their licence and the provisions of Act 715.