Transport Authority starts issuing permits for taxi service

Transport Authority starts issuing permits for taxi service

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has started issuing drivers' cards for practicing fare activities that include public taxis, cab brokers and guided vehicles through the Naql platform. TGA has also called on the companies and establishments that are working in the sectors of public taxis, taxi-cab brokers and guided vehicles to log on to the Naql platform and complete the necessary requirements to issue the cards. In a circular to the Federation of Saudi Chambers, the TGA said the regulation for public taxis, taxi-cab brokers and guided vehicle activities was issued within a decision from the Minister of Transport and Logistics No. (27/1/1441 AH) and its amendments have set four conditions that the drivers must adhere to in order to be able to issue the card. In accordance with Article 23 of the regulations, the drivers must have a valid general driving license in accordance with the Traffic Law and its executive regulations, and the driver must pass the medical examination specified by the TGA. The drivers are also required to have a criminal record certificate. The last condition is that the driver must have an approved training certificate by the TGA. The regulations governing