MyTeksi – Malaysia’s First Mobile Taxi Hailing Service

Kuala Lumpur, 5 June 2012: In partnership with Maxis, MyTeksi launched the new MyTeksi passenger application, the first Mobile Taxi Hailing service in Malaysia that enable commuters to ‘hail’ taxis easily while on-the-go on their smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android), or simply by sending an SMS.

This innovative MyTeksi Mobile Taxi Hailing service is powered by Maxis’ Machine-to-Machine (“M2M”) technology and leverages on Maxis’ strength as the widest 3G and 2G network service provider in Malaysia. The power of the new Mobile Taxi Hailing solution lies in its ability to allow passengers to book a taxi with any mobile device, matching them with the nearest taxi and providing almost instant confirmation and certainty. Future service enhancements promise to improve the overall taxi ride experience for Malaysian commuters and tourists.
(standing, from left to right) Chew Wei Chuan, General Manager, MyTeksi, Dato’ Haji Aslah Bin Abdullah, Chairman, Comfort Communication Sdn Bhd (Comfort Taxi), taxi driver from Comfort taxi, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar, Chairman, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), and Fitri Abdullah, Head of Maxis Business Services, Maxis Berhad at the launch of MyTeksi, Malaysia’s 1st Mobile Taxi Hailing Service.

“Taxi passengers using the MyTeksi iOS app, Android app or SMS service would be able to get confirmation on their request within three minutes. In addition, they are given the taxi number plate, name of the driver, estimated time of arrival, and the estimated fare in advance, ensuring safety and transparency”, said Chew Wei Chuan, MyTeksi’s General Manager.

MyTeksi is the first Mobile Taxi Hailing service in Malaysia to use smartphone-based technologies for taxi booking and dispatch. Since year 2011, taxi drivers have been using the MyTeksi smartphone-based technologies to receive bookings powered by Maxis’ M2M SIM to communicate in real-time, wirelessly. (standing, from left to right) Fitri Abdullah, Head of Maxis Business Services, Maxis Berhad, Chew Wei Chuan, General Manager, MyTeksi, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Syed Hamid bin Syed Jaafar Albar, Chairman, Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), and Dato’ Haji Aslah Bin Abdullah, Chairman, Comfort Communication Sdn Bhd (Comfort Taxi) together with taxi drivers at the launch of MyTeksi, Malaysia’s 1st Mobile Taxi Hailing Service.

MyTeksi has also received the full support from the President of the largest taxi operator association in Klang Valley (PERPEKLI). Dato' Haji Aslah Bin Abdullah, Chairman of Comfort Communication Sdn Bhd (Comfort Taxi) and President of WP & Selangor Taxi Association said: “We have been using MyTeksi since last year and our passengers are happier with the better service they receive!” He encourages others to try out the service.

Major taxi companies, associations, and cooperatives, besides Comfort Taxi are already in the process of testing the MyTeksi solution.

Fitri Abdullah, Head of Maxis Business Services said, “Maxis is proud to be the technology partner for this innovative start-up in developing the MyTeksi application which has the potential to significantly improve the overall taxi experience for commuters in Malaysia. We were involved early in the process providing technical and technology consulting from business concept, to technology development, early market trials and the eventual deployment of the MyTeksi service. This launch reinforces our commitment to work closely with key solution providers and our business customers to develop innovative and relevant business solutions for the Malaysian market.”

MyTeksi’s iOS and Android application can be downloaded for free. For bookings via SMS, just send an SMS to 36881 with the following information (standard SMS charges apply):
TEKSIPick-up Address#Drop-off Address#Remarks
Example: Teksi Jaya33 PJ #Mid Valley #Waiting at lobby

Passengers using the MyTeksi iOS and Android app will enjoy a RM2 waiver on their standard taxi booking fee until 30 June 2012. Taxis are currently available in the Klang Valley, and can be booked 24-7, 365 days! Visit MyTeksi.com to learn more.


MyTeksi – 大马首个德士流动电招服务

（吉隆坡6月5日讯）MyTeksi 与Maxis 合作推出了大马首个德士流动电招服务——全新MyTeksi 乘客应用程式，可让忙碌的乘客轻易地透过智能手机、平板电脑（iOS 及Android）或发送短讯‘电招’德士。

这项创新的MyTeksi德士流动电招服务以Maxis 的Machine-to-Machine（“M2M”）技术进行支援，同时亦借助了Maxis 作为大马最广泛3G和2G网络服务供应商的优势。此全新德士流动电招方案的强项，在于能让乘客以任何流动设备预订德士，系统将为他们匹配最靠近的德士，而且几乎可即刻确定是否电招成功。未来的服务将提升大马乘客及游客对乘搭德士的整体体验。

MyTeksi 总经理周维川表示：“使用MyTeksi iOS应用程式、Android应用程式或SMS短讯服务的德士乘客将可在3分钟以内获得有关电招要求的确认讯息。除此，乘客还可预先知道德士的车牌号码、司机姓名、预计抵达时间和预计收费，以提升透明度和确保安全。”

MyTeksi 是大马首个运用智能手机科技预订和电招德士的德士流动电招服务。自2011年以来，便有德士司机使用MyTeksi 的智能手机科技接受预订，并利用Maxis M2M SIM 进行无线即时通讯。

另外，MyTeksi也获得了巴生谷最大德士业者协会（PERPEKLI）主席的全力支持。Comfort Communication Sdn Bhd （康福德士，Comfort Taxi）主席兼隆雪德士与出租车业者公会会长,拿督Haji Aslah Bin Abdullah表示：“我们自去年起已开始使用MyTeksi，我们的乘客都对他们所获得的优质服务感到非常满意。”同时，他也鼓励其他业者也尝试有关服务。

除了康福德士，其他主要的德士公司、社团及合作社都已展开了对MyTeksi方案的测试。
Maxis 业务服务主任Fitri Abdullah说：“Maxis的科技伙伴， MyTeksi的程式相信将能显著地提升大马德士乘客的整体体验。我们在早期的筹备过程中，提供了包括业务概念、技术开发、早期市场试用和MyTeksi最终配置的技术和科技咨询。这项新推介再次巩固了我们与主要方案供应商及我们的业务客户合力为大马市场开发创意及相关业务方案的承诺。”

MyTeksi的iOS 和Android 应用程式可免费下载。欲透过短讯预订德士，请按照以下资讯发送短讯至36881（标准短讯收费，无额外收费）：
TEKSI<空格>上车地址<空格>#下车地址<空格>#备注
例: Teksi Jaya33 PJ #Mid Valley #Waiting at lobby

使用MyTeksi iOS 及Android 应用程式的乘客，将可于2012年6月30日前豁免RM2的标准德士预订费用。如今，您可365天、每周全天候24小时预订巴生谷境内的德士了！请浏览MyTeksi.com以获取更多详情。