traveling with someone not from the same company

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reine05ce Active member

Member since 04 June 2014

reine05ceActive member09 June 2014 17:55:08

i heard someone from my company that Saudi government has implemented this restriction. how true that traveling by company car with someone not from the same company may be at risk(hitchhiker or a friend) of getting into jail or worse deportation if checkpoint police notice it. Is it true? hope someone can give some insight on this.

riazcdki Serial expat

Member since 01 May 2014

riazcdkiSerial expat09 June 2014 19:17:12

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reine,

Lets try to analyse this issue.

What happened was that a lot of ****** and ****** nationals started using their cars as an un authorized taxi service, The saudi authorities keep a vigilant eye on the surroundings through their secret agents and informers who work under cover as taxi drivers.

You only need to worry about this issue if you are thinking of using your car as an unauthorized taxi, the authorities will only take action once they have enough evidence against you.

You do not need to worry the least if you take your friends and relatives around during your " normal course of activities".even when the passengers are not from the same company.

reine05ce Active member

Member since 04 June 2014

reine05ceActive member11 June 2014 14:36:57

thank you riazcdki.

by the way, i am the one who plans to make hitch ride to someone not from my company.

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