AXI drivers are urged to take up the Self Employment Social Security Scheme provided by the Social Security Organisation (Socso). Datuk Dr Mohammed Azman Aziz Mohammed said the scheme, to take effect June 1, was open to taxi drivers registered with the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) or the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) in Sabah and Sarawak.
This scheme provides cash benefits to taxi drivers and their dependants in the event of unexpected incidents such as accidents as well as medical care, physical rehabilitation or vocational training,” he said.
Other features of the scheme are medical benefits, temporary disability benefits, permanent disability benefits, dependants’ benefit, funeral benefit and education loans.
“Taxi drivers have to contribute 1.25% of their monthly income which is insured with the contribution.
“The contribution shall be paid on a prepaid basis for a 12-month period of protection and it should be renewed thereafter.
“Thus, Socso has provided flexible contribution options to taxi drivers according to their capacity from RM157.20 to RM592.80 per annum,” said Mohammed Azman.
He said under the Self Employment Social Security Bill 2017 passed by Parliament in April, taxi drivers and e-hailing service providers such as Uber and Grab were required to contribute 1.25% of their monthly income.
He said registration could be done online through www.perkeso.gov.my or at any Socso branch office nationwide.
The public may also call Socso at 1-300-22-800 for more details on the scheme.
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