BUDI95: Fuel Quota For E-Hailing Drivers Raised To 800 Litres

Full-time e-hailing drivers will soon receive a higher monthly fuel allocation under the BUDI95 subsidy programme, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today, reported by Bernama.

Anwar said the government has agreed to raise the fuel quota for eligible full-time e-hailing drivers to 800 litres per month, equivalent to roughly 5,000km of travel, beginning next year. 

The move, he added, also extends eligibility to airport taxis.

“Therefore, the government has agreed to increase the Budi95 eligibility limit for e-hailing drivers to 800 litres per month,” he told the Dewan Rakyat, noting that it will be subject to certain travel conditions.

The announcement follows growing calls from e-hailing drivers who said the previous quota of 600 litres was not enough to cover daily trips. 

It also marks the second revision this year with the first being in Oct when the government raised the limit from 300 to 600 litres, benefiting around 58,000 drivers nationwide.

The Prime Minister earlier hinted at the increase after reviewing fuel usage data submitted by e-hailing platforms and appeals from driver associations. 

Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican said the decision was made after analysing the data and considering operational needs.