Yusri Ng
KUALA LUMPUR — The government has raised the monthly BUDI95 fuel quota for full-time e-hailing drivers to 800 litres. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the update in Parliament after reviewing feedback from drivers who said the previous limit was too low.
New Mileage-Based Tier System
The Ministry of Finance introduced a tiered system to match fuel usage with real travel distance.
Full-time drivers who cover more than 5,000 km a month will now qualify for the 800-litre quota.
Those who travel between 2,000 km and 5,000 km will receive 600 litres.
Drivers who record below 2,000 km will remain at 300 litres.
E-hailing platforms will supply mileage data to verify each driver’s eligibility.
The government says the new structure supports drivers who rely heavily on daily travel and use a large amount of fuel. The 800-litre allocation roughly matches 5,000 km of monthly driving.
Airport Taxis Now Included
Airport taxi drivers also qualify for BUDI95 for the first time. The inclusion expands the scheme to a wider group of commercial transport workers.
Previous Increments
This is the second quota increase within the year.
When BUDI95 launched on 30 September 2025, all users received 300 litres a month.
On 13 October 2025, the government raised the limit for full-time e-hailing drivers to 600 litres after analysing early usage data.
The latest move to 800 litres builds on that revision and aims to better match operational needs.
Impact on Drivers
Many full-time drivers welcomed the higher limit, as fuel remains one of their main expenses. The government also noted that only a small number of ordinary users exceed the 300-litre limit, showing that most Malaysians do not use high volumes of fuel each month.
What Happens Next
The mileage-based system will take effect mid-month. Agencies such as APAD and CVLB will work with e-hailing operators to verify travel records and prevent misuse.
The government says it will continue monitoring usage patterns and adjust the scheme when needed.
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