Transport Authority fines three expats, orders deportation for unlicensed passenger transport
Saudi Transport Authority has fined three non-Saudis a total of 35,000 riyals and ordered their deportation for unlicensed private passenger transport.
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AIThe Saudi Transport General Authority has published a summary of three decisions issued against non-Saudi violators for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a license. The rulings included financial penalties totaling 35,000 riyals (SAR), in addition to deportation from Saudi Arabia.
The authority stated that decision No. (1/Y/2026) was issued against an Egyptian national for transporting passengers in a private car without a license. The decision imposed a fine of 12,000 riyals and deportation from the Kingdom.
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Decision No. (4/Y/2026) was issued against an Indian national for the same violation, resulting in a 12,000 riyal fine and deportation from Saudi Arabia.
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Decision No. (5/Y/2026) targeted a Chadian national for preparing to transport passengers in a private vehicle without a license. The decision included an 11,000 riyal fine and deportation from the Kingdom.
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The authority emphasized that engaging in transport activities without an official license is a violation of regulations. It stressed that monitoring efforts will continue to curb unlicensed passenger transport and enhance compliance in the sector, contributing to improved service quality and user safety.
The authority also noted that the Road Transport Law prohibits conducting transport activities without the necessary license and allows for the deportation of non-Saudi violators, in addition to publishing a summary of the decision as required by regulations.
The authority urged users to utilize licensed transport services and facilities and to benefit from the available legal transport options.