Carpooling in Saudi Arabia

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Diksha Moderator

Member since 01 September 2017

DikshaModerator08 January 2020 04:17:00

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Hello everyone,

In order to move around in Saudi Arabia, you will have to spend time on the road; for your work commute, to drop your children off at school or for everyday trips. Carpooling could be the right option for you. We would like to know your views on carpooling as a means of transport, and whether it is a practical and cost-effective option.

Is carpooling and cost-sharing common practice in Saudi Arabia? What about the regulations in force?

For which types of journey does carpooling seem more suitable in Saudi Arabia? How much is the cost of a carpool trip?

Is there an app or other means available to connect people looking to carpool? How do you find other carpoolers?

If you are carpooling in Saudi Arabia, what precautions should you take to travel safely?

According to you, what are the advantages and disadvantages of carpooling?

Thank you for sharing your experience,
Diksha

vindy Member

Member since 17 August 2015

vindyMember13 January 2020 12:50:23

I wish we could have something like BlaBlaCar service in Saudi, but frankly I doubt it will gain much of success considering that the people is so concerned about the safety.

jcba69 Member

Member since 06 February 2017

jcba69Member13 January 2020 17:34:53

Not a common practice in the region and not backed by the regulations

AmerFarhan Active member

Member since 31 August 2019

AmerFarhanActive member13 January 2020 19:13:23

Car pooling is illegal here, though many people share rides with friends and colleagues for small monthly payments. Some people put up ads in internet offering rides for daily trips, weekends聽 special trips for long distances.

shhahjahann Active member

Member since 18 December 2019

shhahjahannActive member20 January 2020 07:28:57

Due to low fuel prices, all working professionals owes a car, labor transportation is arranged by their own companies , taxis availability, carpooling has limited exposure to in major cities of Saudi Arabia

vivekhere Member

Member since 13 November 2019

vivekhereMember27 January 2020 14:07:37

There is no car pooling as of now.

Marcel Sobieski Member

Member since 30 July 2024

Marcel SobieskiMember30 July 2024 14:58:31

@AmerFarhan do you know a place to find some? I need to go from Medina to Alula. There are two of us. Thank you, Marcel

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam30 July 2024 16:07:30

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@Marcel Sobieski

Hello and welcome !

Under the community section, you'll find the carpooling category, feel free to create an advert : /en/classifieds/mi 鈥� a/add.html

Regards

Bhavna

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