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A definition of the service for issuing a public bus transport license within cities
The service of issuing a public bus transport license within cities is a regulatory service provided by the Public Transport Authority in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to enable licensed Saudi companies or foreign investors to operate public bus transport activities within cities, within specific controls and standards that ensure service quality and passenger safety. This license is an essential condition for practicing the activity and allows the operating entities to enter one of the most important service sectors in the Kingdom, which is supported by Saudi Vision 2030, a vision that seeks to develop and enhance the efficiency and quality of the transport sector.
Through the license, the company is committed to operating public transport buses within a network of organized and approved routes, providing transport services to passengers while adhering to safety requirements, operational discipline, the use of smart tracking systems, the provision of accredited maintenance centers, and adherence to precise operational schedules. The goal is to promote reliance on mass transit and reduce reliance on private cars within cities.

The importance of the service for issuing a public bus transport license within cities

Regulating and operating the public transport sector within cities in a formal and effective manner.
Developing the infrastructure of transportation services and supporting the achievement of Vision 2030 targets.
Providing safe and reliable alternatives for daily commuting for citizens and residents.
Reducing traffic congestion and carbon emissions by reducing reliance on private vehicles.
Creating new job opportunities for Saudis in the fields of drivers, technicians, and administrators.
Ensuring a higher quality of service provided through modern buses equipped with technological systems.

Difficulties related to completing or issuing a public bus transport license within cities:

The significant increase in capital requirements due to the need to purchase or equip a fleet of buses.
The strictness of the technical standards imposed on buses and operational facilities, such as maintenance centers and stops.
The need to provide an accurate and approved operational plan before obtaining the license.
The challenges of complying with Saudization requirements by hiring a large number of Saudi drivers and technicians.
The field review and inspection procedures that may delay the issuance of the license until safety standards are met.
The possibility of withdrawing or suspending the license in the event of violations or shortcomings in the level of service.
The high operational costs of managing the public transport service within cities.