CVLB lifts age limit for replacement vehicles

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) has waived the conditions on the 10-year age limit for replacement public transport vehicles in the State.

“The CVLB, in its September meeting, deliberated on the matter and reached the decision,” said Datuk Chin Kim Hiung (pic) Saturday when responding to inquiries from industry players.

The Sabah CVLB Chairman said previously, the replacement or transfer of ownership applications or any change of vehicle must be for a vehicle which is either new or not more than 10 years old.

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He said the CVLB decided to set this condition aside to make it easier for permit holders to transfer ownership, or those planning to acquire a replacement vehicle to opt for a used unit not necessary below 10 years old.

“The waiver is applicable to taxis, mini buses, factory buses, other passenger buses, charter buses, express buses and school buses,” Chin said.

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Chin said the decision to waive the condition could help bring some relief to the public transport sector in Sabah, considering the current economic situation and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.