• The words and phrases contained in this Regulation shall have the meanings set forth in the Law and this Regulation, unless the context of the text dictates otherwise:

  • 1- Law: The Land Transport Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/188) dated 24/08/1446 AH.
  • 2- Regulation: The Implementing Regulation for the Mediation Activity in Passenger Transport by Cars via Electronic Applications.
  • 3- Mediation Activity in Passenger Transport by Cars via Electronic Applications: Arranging the services provided in the private car transport activity between the beneficiary parties (driver, passenger) through electronic applications, and it is considered one of the sub-activities under the mediation activity in passenger transport.
  • 4- Private Car Transport Activity: Transporting passengers and their belongings by private cars licensed by the Authority for a fee, through one of the service providers in the mediation activity in passenger transport by cars via electronic applications, in accordance with the provisions of the Law and this Regulation.
  • 5- Activity: The mediation activity in passenger transport by cars via electronic applications.
  • 6- Establishment: Any legal entity enjoying full legal capacity.
  • 7- License: An official document issued by the Authority allowing the establishment to practice the activity in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.
  • 8- Service Provider: The establishment licensed to practice the activity.
  • 9- Passenger: A natural person present in the car or boarding or alighting from it for the purpose of transportation, excluding the driver.
  • 10- Private Car: A mechanically powered vehicle prepared for private use, licensed by the Authority to transport passengers and their belongings for a fee.
  • 11- Car: The private car.
  • 12- Driver: Anyone who drives the car.
  • 13- Periodic Technical Inspection Document: A document issued by the competent authorities to prove that the vehicle has passed the periodic technical inspection requirements.
  • 14- Authority’s Electronic Platform: The electronic platform approved by the Authority that enables it to access data of the establishment, cars, and drivers.
  • 15- Electronic Mediation System: A technical system specific to the service provider for booking and arranging the services provided in the activity.
  • 16- Technical Integration: A working mechanism for automatic and real-time data sharing and interaction between the electronic platforms of the Authority and other entities, whether licensed companies subject to the Authority’s regulatory statutes and other related legislative regulations, or government entities linked with the Authority or other sectors among themselves. It includes methods, tools, mechanisms, programs, and models adopted by the Authority to fulfill its regulatory obligations.
  • 17- Digital Availability and Exchange of Information: Sharing and providing data digitally and preparing it in the manner requested by the Transport General Authority through technical integration to enhance data exchange by various methods determined by the Authority (such as APIs) with technical systems for the purpose of enabling the Authority to perform its roles.
  • 18- Electronic Application: The user interface (driver, passenger) linked to the electronic mediation system.
  • 19- Technical Means: The channels of the service provider used to receive suggestions and complaints, whether (application, phone, website, email, or others).
  • 20- Financial Penalties: A monetary amount that the violator is obligated to pay to the Authority as a result of violating any provisions of the Law or the Violations and Penalties Schedule.
  • 21- Financial Consideration: The amount determined by the Authority in return for any licenses, documents, services, and works provided under the provisions of the Law or the Regulation.
  • 22- Inspector: The person assigned the authority of inspection, supervision, and violation control of the Law or Regulation, whose appointment is issued by a decision from the President.
  • 23- Committee: The committee formed by a decision of the President in accordance with the provisions of the Law.

1- The regulation aims to organize the mediation activity in passenger transportation by cars through electronic applications, develop its services, advance it, and encourage investment - in coordination with the concerned authorities - in a manner consistent with the economic and social development goals in the Kingdom, while taking into account environmental aspects and security and safety requirements.

2- The provisions of this regulation apply to practitioners of the mediation activity in passenger transportation by cars through electronic applications, and it is considered one of the regulations of the Land Transport Law on roads.

3- The practice of mediation activity in passenger transportation by cars through electronic applications is limited to establishments after obtaining a license, and the activity may not be practiced after its expiration, cancellation, or during its suspension period.

• First: The following conditions are required for the establishment to obtain the license:

  • 1- Submit an application through the approved authority channels specifying the activity for which the license is requested, and fulfill the following justifications:

    •   A- A valid commercial register including the activity of mediation in passenger transportation by cars through electronic applications.
    •   B- A trademark registration certificate for the electronic application used in the activity.
    •   C- A valid social insurance certificate.
    •   D- A valid Zakat and income certificate (if more than one year has passed since the commercial register).

  • 2- Availability of the electronic mediation system, its linkage, and technical integration with the authority’s electronic platform, and enabling and exchanging information digitally according to the mechanism and requirements approved by the authority.

  • 3- Connection to the electronic systems specified by the authority.

  • 4- Payment of the financial fee (if any).

  • 5- Payment of financial fines (if any).

• Second: A restricted license is issued to the establishment upon submitting the license application after fulfilling paragraph (1/A) of the first clause of this article for a period of sixty (60) days, to enable the establishment to complete fulfilling all the conditions for issuing the license stated in this article, provided that the establishment does not practice the activity through the restricted license, and the restricted license is canceled after its period expires.

• Third: The license is issued by the authority in the name of the establishment for a period of three (3) years.

• First: The following conditions are required for the establishment to obtain the license:

  • 1- Submit an application through the Authority’s approved channels specifying the activity for which the license is requested, and fulfill the following justifications:

    •   A- A valid commercial register including the activity of mediation in passenger transportation by cars through electronic applications.
    •   B- A trademark registration certificate for the electronic application used in the activity.
    •   C- A valid social insurance certificate.
    •   D- A valid Zakat and income certificate (if more than one year has passed since the commercial register).

  • 2- Availability of the electronic mediation system, its linkage, and technical integration with the Authority’s electronic platform, and enabling and exchanging information digitally according to the mechanism and requirements approved by the Authority.

  • 3- Connection to the electronic systems specified by the Authority.

  • 4- Payment of the financial fee (if any).

  • 5- Payment of financial fines (if any).

• Second: A restricted license is issued to the establishment upon submitting the license application after fulfilling paragraph (1/A) of First of this article for a period of sixty (60) days, to enable the establishment to complete fulfilling all the conditions for issuing the license stated in this article, provided that the establishment does not practice the activity through the restricted license, and the restricted license is canceled after its period expires.

• Third: The license is issued by the Authority in the name of the establishment for a period of three (3) years.

The licensing conditions stated in subparagraphs (1/A, 1/B) and paragraphs (2, 3) of Article (Three) are mandatory for their validity, and in the event of any breach of these conditions, penalties shall be imposed in accordance with the provisions of the Law and the schedule of violations and penalties.

• Subject to the provisions of Article (Three) of this Regulation, the service provider may submit a request to renew the license after paying the financial fees and fines (if any) for a similar period, in accordance with the following regulations:

  • 1- Submitting the renewal request and fulfilling all its conditions within the period preceding the license expiration date by (180) one hundred and eighty days, otherwise the request shall be considered canceled.
  • 2- The validity of the justifications stated in subparagraphs (1/A, 1/B, 1/C, 1/D) and paragraphs (2, 3) of clause (First) of Article (Three).
  • 3- Providing a valid Saudization certificate.
  • 4- It is permitted to submit the renewal request and fulfill all its conditions within a period of (30) thirty days from the license expiration, otherwise the license shall be considered canceled, without prejudice to the right to impose penalties for delay in renewing the license.

• First: The service provider may not waive the license except after obtaining the prior approval of the Authority and fulfilling the following regulations:

  • A- Submitting the waiver request at least (30) thirty days before the date preceding the waiver.
  • B- The transferee must meet the conditions prescribed for the service provider to practice the activity.
  • C- The license must be valid at the time of submitting the waiver request; the responsibility of the transferor before the Authority remains until the transfer procedures in the name of the transferee are completed.
  • D- Payment of financial penalties and fees (if any) by both the transferor and the transferee.

• Second: Without prejudice to obtaining the necessary approval from the Authority, the transferor must obtain all necessary approvals from the relevant authorities.

• Third: All waiver conditions must be fulfilled within (30) thirty days from the date of the Authority’s approval and before the license expiration date; otherwise, the request shall be considered canceled.

• Fourth: The activity is prohibited from being practiced by the transferee until the license is transferred to them.