Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — The Transport Common Authority (TGA) introduced on Sunday that ride-hailing functions in Saudi Arabia recorded over 32 million accomplished journeys through the second quarter of 2025, marking a 104% enhance in comparison with the identical interval final yr.
Based on the TGA’s newest sector index, greater than 263,000 drivers at the moment are registered on ride-hailing platforms — a development price of 81% — underscoring the rising recognition of digital transport companies within the Kingdom.
The variety of working platforms reached 15,300, reflecting an 87% year-on-year enhance.
Regionally, Riyadh accounted for the very best share of complete journeys at 41%, adopted by Makkah at 22.5%, the Japanese Province at 15.7%, and Madinah at 6.1%.
Different areas included Asir (3.4%), Qassim (3.2%), Tabuk (2.7%), Hail (1.9%), Jazan (1.3%), Najran (0.7%), Al-Jouf (0.6%), Northern Borders (0.3%), and Al-Baha (0.3%).
The authority emphasised its ongoing efforts to boost the standard and reliability of ride-hailing companies throughout the Kingdom.
The initiative goals to make sure excessive requirements of effectivity and person satisfaction in response to rising demand nationwide.