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Saudi Transport Authority issues 1.6 million car rental contracts in Q2 2026, up 4%

Over 1.6 million unified electronic car rental contracts were issued in Saudi Arabia in Q2 2026, marking a 4% year-on-year increase.

Saudi Transport Authority issues 1.6 million car rental contracts in Q2 2026, up 4%

In Q2 2026, the Saudi Transport Authority issued more than 1.6 million electronic car rental contracts, representing a 4% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This surge in demand for car rental services and the increasing popularity of digital solutions within the industry contributed to the growth. The unified electronic contract, as per the authority, safeguards the interests of lessors and lessees, enhances transaction reliability, improves service quality, and increases operational efficiency in the sector.

The Transport General Authority reported that 33% of these electronic contracts were issued in Riyadh, 23% in Makkah, 14% in Eastern Province, 7% in Asir, 6% in Madinah, 5% in Qassim, 4% in Jazan, 3% in Tabuk, and the remaining 5% were spread across other regions of the Kingdom.

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