Concerns Raised Over Fake Y Plate Tags For Cab Drivers In Malta, PN MP Adrian Delia Urges Action
PN MP Adrian Delia recently raised concerns over a possible business that is rolling out fake Y Plate tags for drivers who want to work as cab drivers in Malta.
A screenshot shared on social media shows a person offering an illegal way to get driver tags in Malta for €500, bypassing the usual tests and requirements.
These tags are meant for drivers who want to work for companies such as Bolt, which is a transport network company.
“The information that has reached me is that these are falsified tags,” Delia wrote on social media.
Delia also called on Transport Malta, the national body responsible for transport regulation, to take action. “The agency needs to address this issue, inform the public, and reveal what measures are being taken to stop this abuse.”
To obtain a legal driver tag in Malta, one must follow a specific procedure, depending on the type of vehicle one plans to drive. For smaller vehicles (up to eight passengers), known as Light Passenger Transport Vehicles (LPTV), applicants need to have a relevant driving license, attend a specific driver course, and be fluent in Maltese or English.
After meeting these requirements and paying the necessary fees, a Driver’s Permit and Tag are issued which is valid for five years.
For larger vehicles (more than nine seats), known as Passenger Transport Vehicle (PTV), applicants must possess a driving license in certain categories and a Certificate of Professional Competence.
However, the counterfeit tags being offered on social media skip all these essential safety steps.
This illegal activity is not just a legal issue, but a serious risk to public safety. People who use these fake tags are endangering themselves and their passengers.
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