Saudi Arabia allows taxis to carry passengers to Bahrain
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority has permitted Saudi taxis to transport passengers between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and the new regulation came into effect from September 6.In a circular addressed to investors in the taxi sector, the authority stipulated that Saudi carriers providing the service must comply with the executive regulations governing taxi and passenger transport activities,…
RIYADH - The Transport General Authority in Saudi Arabia has recently authorized taxis to transport passengers across the border to Bahrain, with the new regulation taking effect from September 6. In a directive sent to stakeholders in the taxi industry, the authority spelled out the requirements for this service.
Investors operating taxis involved in this cross-border service must adhere to the taxi and passenger transport activity regulations, as well as any international agreements applicable. The circular emphasized several key conditions for the provision of this service.
Firstly, the taxis must possess a valid operating license. Secondly, they must utilize licensed brokers for the provision of the service. Thirdly, the transporters are required to submit a passenger loading manifest using the form approved by the authority.
The circular also stressed the importance of identity verification for both drivers and passengers, ensuring all necessary travel documents are present. Taxis are also required to integrate with the relevant authorities' systems, notably the Shomoos security system.
Furthermore, taxis cannot increase fares beyond the approved rate. They must also refrain from picking up passengers for the return journey until the authorities allow it. Finally, taxis are prohibited from transporting passengers within Bahrain itself.
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