Transport Authority fines three expats, orders deportation for unlicensed passenger transport

The Saudi Transport Authority has imposed fines totaling 35,000 riyals and ordered the deportation of three non-Saudi nationals for unlicensed private passenger transport. The Saudi Transport General Authority has released a summary of three decisions taken against non-Saudi violators who transported passengers in private vehicles without a license.

The financial penalties, coupled with deportation from the Kingdom, were issued following decisions No. (1/Y/2026), No. (4/Y/2026), and No. (5/Y/2026). Each decision imposed a fine and resulted in deportation. The authority emphasized that operating without a valid license is a breach of regulations. They also stressed that ongoing monitoring efforts will continue to target unlicensed passenger transport and improve compliance in the sector, ultimately leading to better service quality and user safety.

The Road Transport Law prohibits conducting transport activities without the required license, and non-Saudi violators can face deportation, as outlined in the authority's decision summary. The authority encouraged the public to utilize licensed transport services and legal transport options.