🚨 Stay Safe & Legal: Use Licensed Transport for Your Umrah Journey
Salam & greetings to all pilgrims,
We want to share an important update for those traveling in Saudi Arabia for Umrah or Ziarah: the Saudi Transport General Authority (TGA) has recently detained 606 violators for operating unlicensed passenger transport across the country. saudigazette
What happened?
- Between October 4–10, 2025, the TGA conducted inspections nationwide and cracked down on “Al-Kadadah” (unauthorized passenger transport). saudigazette
- Among the violators, 362 were found soliciting passengers without authorization, and 244 were caught actually transporting people in private cars. saudigazette
- The new Land Transport Law now imposes strict penalties:
• Fines up to SR20,000 for unlicensed passenger transport operations Gulf News
• Vehicle impoundment (for up to 60 days in serious cases) Gulf News
• For repeated offenders: even more severe consequences like vehicle auctioning or deportation (for non-Saudis) may apply. saudigazette
This crackdown is part of Saudi’s effort to protect passenger safety, support licensed providers, and ensure service quality.
Why does this matter to you as pilgrims?
When moving between cities, holy sites, and your accommodations, you want transport that is safe, legal, and reliable. Using an unlicensed vehicle may:
- Put you at risk of legal trouble or fines
- Lead to cancellation or no-show situations
- Provide lower service standards, less accountability
- Cause delays or issues if stopped by enforcement teams
So, avoid taking risks during your sacred journey.
✅ What transport options are safe and legal?
Here are some trusted, licensed transport modes you can rely on during your Umrah / Ziarah trip:
Mode | Info & Tips |
---|---|
Haramain Fast Train | Efficient, scheduled, and reliable for intercity travel |
NWBus (at terminals) | Official buses available at terminals—look for authorized NWBus signage |
Registered taxis / ride apps | Use officially registered taxis, or ride apps like Uber or Careem or systems approved by the Saudi authorities |
Licensed transporters via MASAR Nusuk | Always cross-check with masar.nusuk.sa to confirm whether a transport provider is registered and authorized |
If you ever want to hire a vehicle beyond these known options, check first on masar.nusuk.sa whether they are an approved provider. It’s a simple safeguard that could save you from fines or inconvenience.
Final Thoughts
In this season of spiritual purpose, let’s also be wise. Use only licensed, secure transport throughout your journey—don’t rely on “something that looks like it works.” The recent TGA crackdown underscores how serious the authorities are about enforcing transport laws.
Travel with peace of mind, knowing you’re protected and compliant. May your Umrah and Ziarah journeys be safe, meaningful, and free from unnecessary complications.
Assalamualaikum & safe travels!
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