'Sepang Gojek' riders spring into action to transport F1 fans
KUALA LUMPUR: When hours-long shuttle bus queues and blistering tropical heat confronted over 100,000 motorsport fans this weekend, Malaysian ingenuity found a way on two wheels.
KUALA LUMPUR: As thousands of Formula One fans faced hours-long shuttle bus queues and scorching heat at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysian motorcyclists quickly stepped in to offer a solution. The unofficial "Sepang Gojek" service, named after the popular ride-hailing app, emerged on social media platforms like X and Threads.
Local kapcai riders offered express alternatives to the congested shuttle buses, with fares ranging from RM10 to RM100 depending on the distance and demand. Some riders advertised quick trips back to parking spots for RM50, while others offered free lifts to stranded female fans. However, by Sunday afternoon, the Road Transport Department had launched an enforcement operation against unauthorized commercial passenger operations around the circuit and airport access roads.
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