Road tax renewal guide for Bolt driver partners (Malaysia)

2 min read • 6 August 2025

Stay on the road without hiccups. Here's how to renew your road tax as an e-hailing driver with Bolt.

Ensure your documents are valid

Your road tax can only be renewed up to the earliest expiry date of these:

E-hailing vehicle permit (EVP).
Puspakom inspection (for cars aged 3 years and above).
E-hailing insurance.

Step-by-step renewal process

Step 1: Renew your EVP

We'll handle the submission process for you.

Step 2: Complete your Puspakom Berkala inspection

It’s mandatory if your vehicle is over 3 years old. The check is conducted by Puspakom to certify that your vehicle is fit to operate as an e-hailing vehicle, as required by the Ministry of Transport. Book an appointment online with Puspakom. Learn more

Step 3: Renew your e-hailing insurance

Make sure your policy is active and matches the required coverage for e-hailing.

Final Step: Renew your road tax

Do this at the JPJ physical counter. The renewal duration will match the shortest validity among the 3 documents listed above.

Examples

If your road tax expired on the same day as your EVP, you’ll need to renew your EVP and apply for road tax — the road tax will follow the EVP expiry date.

If your road tax expired 6 months after your EVP, the renewed road tax will be based on 1 year or the EVP expiry date — whichever comes first.

If your road tax expired less than 6 months before your EVP, the renewed road tax will only be valid for up to 6 months.

Pro tip: Align expiry dates of all documents for smoother yearly renewals.

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I renew the road tax if my EVP has expired?
No. Your EVP must be valid before you can proceed with road tax renewal.

2. Do I need a Puspakom inspection every year?
Only if your vehicle is 3 years old or more. The inspection, known as Berkala e-hailing, is mandated by the Ministry of Transport to certify your vehicle is fit for e-hailing use.

3. What if my insurance is valid for one year, but my EVP is valid for 6 months?
You will only be able to renew your road tax for 6 months.

4. Can I drive if my road tax has expired but the EVP is still valid?
No. Your road tax must be active to drive legally, regardless of EVP status.

5. Is the EVP expiry date the same for all drivers?
No. EVP expiry depends on when your permit was approved and which region you're in. It's not standardised across all regions.