{
  "id": 680320,
  "title": "TGA: Passenger transport app trips surge 20% to 38.3 million in Q2 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/tga-passenger-transport-app-trips-surge-20-to-38-3-million-in-q2-2026",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T16:52:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/663679/saudi-arabia/tga-passenger-transport-app-trips-surge-20-to-383-million-in-q2-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia reported a 20% surge in passenger transport app trips to 38.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, according to wire material. This increase highlights the growing prominence of passenger transport apps in Saudi cities, offering flexible, safe, and efficient mobility solutions. The TGA emphasized that these apps improve quality of life and enhance mobility efficiency throughout the Kingdom. Riyadh topped the list as the region with the highest number of app trips, comprising 43.8% of the total, followed by Makkah at 21.3%, the Eastern Province at 14.4%, and Madinah at 5.4%.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The number of passenger transport app trips in Saudi Arabia exceeded 38.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 20 percent from the same quarter of 2025, according to the Transport General Authority (TGA). The TGA said that the growth reflects the increasing role of passenger transport apps in supporting urban mobility and providing flexible and safe transport solutions. These…",
  "key_points": [
    "Passenger transport app trips surge 20% to 38.3 million in Q2 2026",
    "TGA reports 20% increase compared to same period in 2025",
    "Riyadh leads with 43.8% of total app trips"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}