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Young private-hire drivers not in favour of minimum age limit

Some see viable career in driving, but experts worry about trend among this age group

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Cabbies currently have to be at least 30 years old, but private-hire drivers just have to hold a driving licence for at least two years.

PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO

Toh Ting Wei, Zhaki Abdullah

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While there have been calls to impose a minimum age limit for private-hire car drivers, younger drivers interviewed hope there will not be any such restrictions.
They say driving is a good source of income and can be a viable career.
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