THE Selangor government will help youths set up e-hailing companies next year.
However, with the recent boom in the e-hailing industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the positive response from youths in the sector, he said the state government wanted to encourage their participation in the gig economy.“Ride is a good platform for the youths to explore.“A total of 1,980 applicants have been selected so far. Each rider will receive a RM350 subsidy for licence, RM70 for Social Security Organisation contribution, and RM150 subsidy for food delivery kit and training.
Amirudin said among the e-hailing companies collaborating were Bungkus-It, Zepto Express, Warong Rider, Selangor Digital e-Supply Chain, Grab and Food Panda. Meanwhile, state youth, sports development and human capital development committee chairman Mohd Khairuddin Othman said youths interested in setting up their own e-hailing companies would be matched with a mentor for guidance.“Many youths who have lost their jobs may be interested to start their own e-hailing companies but do not know how to go about it.“I will discuss with the Mentri Besar further on this matter, including the assistance for capital, ” said Khairuddin.