Saudi Arabia restricts driver jobs at ride-hailing apps to Saudis only

General view shows the cars on the street, after curfew lifted, which was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 24, 2020. (Reuters)

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Wednesday that it will restrict jobs for transporting passengers through ride-hailing apps to Saudis only. 

The decision announced on Saudi Press Agency aims to create more job opportunities for Saudi youth and contribute to supporting the Saudi economy.

The ministry stressed on the importance of abiding by the decision, stating that the penalties will be applied to the violating establishments.