TGA mandates uniforms for non-Saudi drivers and phase out their self-employment

TGA mandates uniforms for non-Saudi drivers and phase out their self-employment

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) has recently announced a series of new regulations aimed at overhauling the Kingdom’s online delivery sector. These measures are intended to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and safety of delivery services, with a special emphasis on the roles and regulations pertaining to non-Saudi drivers.A key aspect of these regulations is the introduction of a uniform for non-Saudis working in delivery services. This move is seen as a step towards standardizing the appearance of delivery personnel, which the authority believes will contribute to a more professional and trustworthy service experience for customers.In a more transformative shift, the TGA has outlined plans to gradually limit the opportunities for self-employment within the delivery sector for non-Saudi nationals. This process will be executed over a period of 14 months, marking a significant change in the sector's employment landscape. Non-Saudi drivers will now be required to work through light transport companies. This decision is part of a broader strategy to more closely regulate and control the sector.Additionally, the TGA has announced regulations concerning the use of motorcycles for order delivery, in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic. These regulations aim to ensure safer and