REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIZING THE EDUCATION TRANSPORT

ACTIVITY

Regulations for Organizing the Education

Transport Activity
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REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIZING THE EDUCATION TRANSPORT ACTIVITY

Table of Contents:

Introduction 3
Part (i) Preliminary Provisions 4
Part (ii) Licensing 7
Chapter (1) Establishment Licensing
Chapter (2) Individual Licensing

Part (iii) Driver 7

Part (iv) Vehicle 10
Part (v) Operation 12
Part (vi) Violations and penalties 15
Part (vii) Final provisions 17
Table of Violations and penalties 21
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Introduction
The regulation aims at organizing the activity of transporting male and female students of
governmental and private educational institutions as well as the employees of those entities from
the educational and administrative staff and the like; including nurseries, kindergartens, schools
of all educational stages, colleges and institutes, centers for memorization of the Glorious Quran,
universities and the like, aiming at raising the levels of quality of transport service provided to
passengers, and creating an appropriate environment for investment in accordance with the
highest standards and safety requirements.
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Part(i) : Preliminary Provisions

Article One
The following terms and phrases, wherever stated in these Regulations, must have the
meanings set forth therein unless the context requires otherwise:
1. Authority Transport General Authority
2. Board Board of Directors of the Authority
3. President The President of the Transport General Authority
4. Activity Education Transport Activity (transporting male and female students of
governmental and private educational institutions as well as the
employees of those entities from the educational and administrative staff
and the like; including nurseries, kindergartens, schools of all educational
stages, colleges , institutes and centers for memorization of
the Glorious Quran, universities and the like in vehicles prepared for that
5. Passenger The ultimate beneficiaries of the activity services as male and female
students of governmental and private educational institutions, and the
employees of those entities from the educational and administrative staff
and the like
6. Establishment Each character has a legal entity such as institutions and companies
7. Individual Any natural person
8. Licensing A document issued by the Authority of approval for the establishment to
practice the activity in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation .
9. Permit A document issued by the Authority of approval for an individual to
practice the activity in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation
10. The licensed The establishment authorized to practice the activity in accordance with
Establishment the provisions of this Regulation
11. The licensed Individual The person authorized to practice in accordance with the provisions of
this Regulation
12. Carrier The establishment or the person authorized to practice the activity
13. The city where the Cities, governorates, and centers in which the carrier has been licensed
license / permit issued to practice the activity
14. Head office Headquarters of the establishment from which it practices the activity
and supervises its branches.
15. Branch A branch of the establishment to practice the activity and works
under the supervision of the head office.
16. Vehicle A means of transport that is driven on wheels and automatic power
to transport passengers and their supplies
17. Car A vehicle whose number of seats is not less than seven (7) and no more
than nine (9) seats
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18. Bus The vehicle whose capacity is ten (10) seats or more
19. Operation card A document issued by the authority approving the operation of the
vehicle in the activity.
20. Driver The natural person authorized to drive the vehicle in accordance with the
provisions of this regulation.
21. Escort The natural person appointed by the carrier or the educational authority
to accompany the driver throughout the transport process in
accordance with the provisions of this regulation
22. Driver card A document issued by the Authority approving the driver to drive a
car or bus after passing the professional competence test
23. Professional A test that the driver undergoes to ensure his ability to drive in
competence test high efficiency, and to deal with passengers in all circumstances in
a professional manner
24. Periodical technical Full inspection of the vehicle at one of the approved technical
inspection inspection centers.
25. Technical equipment Approved devices and tools that must be available in the vehicle
26. Technical equipment Those qualified by the Authority to install technical equipment in
providers the vehicle
27. Service observer The one entrusted to inspect and control the system to ensure
compliance with the provisions of this Regulation and take the
necessary procedure in the event of the breach of any of them.
28. Financial penalties Penalty of violation of any of the provisions of this Regulation or
other Regulations of Public Transport Law
29. Control record A paper or electronic form includes violations of the provisions of
these this Regulation.
30. Cash Equivalent The financial resources allocated to the authority in return for
issuing / renewing the license or permit, operating cards, driver
cards, or any of the other services provided by the authority
31. Violator Anyone who performs an act or actions that violate the provisions
of this regulation
32. Public transport law Public transport law on roads in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
issued by Royal Decree No. (M/25) dated 21/06/1397 H
(08/06/1977 G).
33. Traffic Law and its Traffic Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/85) dated 26/10/1428 H
executive as amended by Royal Decree No. (M / 70) and dated 6/11/1437AH
Regulations amended by Royal Decree No. (M / 73) dated 18/7/1439AH, as
amended by Royal Decree No. (M/115) dated 5/12/1439AH and its
implementing regulations and any amendments thereto.
34. State revenue system State revenue system issued by Royal Decree No. (M / 86) dated
and executive 18/11/1431AH and its implementing regulations amended by the
regulations Minister of Finance Decision No. (901) dated 24/2/1439AH and the
amendments thereto.
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35. Regulation The regulation organizing the education transport activity

Article Two
The provisions of this regulation must be applied to the practitioners of the education
transport activity, and it is considered one of the regulations of the Public transport law.
Article Three
The activity is practiced by the establishments and individuals after obtaining the license /
permit.
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Part (ii) : Licensing

Chapter 1 : Establishment Licensing
Article Four

The following must be required for the establishment to obtain a license:

1- Fulfillment of the following documents:
a) An application submitted by the establishment in accordance with the approved
channels of the Authority.
b) A valid commercial registration of the establishment that is limited to the activity . It is
permissible to combine more than one transport or supporting activity thereof in one
registration.
c) A valid social insurance certificate.
d) A valid Zakat and tax certificate (if the Commercial Registration is more than one year).
2- Provision of suitable headquarters in accordance with the requirements of traffic and
approved municipal and technical requirements, and the requirements issued by the relevant
competent authorities. The educational establishments and institutions that practice the
activity themselves are exempt from this condition if sufficient parking spaces are available to
accommodate the number of buses
3- Provision of the minimum number of vehicles required to exercise the activity according to
the provisions of this regulation, the president issue a decision in which he determines the
minimum number for each city or region according to the market need, provided that the
minimum is owned by the establishment directly, or through financing lease contracts,
provided that the facility is the actual user.
4- Linking with any electronic systems determined by the Authority.
5- Linking with the regulations stipulated in any other system.
6- Providing the national address
7- Payment of financial penalty ( if any)
8- Payment of cash equivalent ( if any)

Provided that the establishment must fulfill all the conditions and requirements for issuing the license
within a period of at most (90) ninety days from the date of submitting the application. otherwise, the
request will be considered null

Article Five:

Subject to the provisions of Article (Four), the main license must be issued in the name of the
establishment, for a period of (3) three years, and the activity may not be practiced after its termination,
cancellation, or during its suspension.
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Article six :
Without prejudice to the provisions of Article (4), a subsidiary license must be obtained for each
branch through which the activity is practiced, with the minimum number of vehicles necessary
to practice the activity registered on the main license. The validity of the subsidiary license is
linked to the validity of the main license.
Article Seven:
1. The conditions of the license mentioned in paragraph (1 / b) and paragraph (2. 3. 4) of
Article Four (4) are bound to its validity, and in the event of a breach of any of these
conditions, the license must be suspended. The licensed individual must not practice the
activity until the condition is fulfilled, without prejudice to the authority's right to impose
the financial penalty prescribed for that condition
2. If there is a shortage in the minimum number of vehicles required to practice the activity
as a result of accidents or disasters beyond the control of the licensed individual,and the
shortage has not been fulfilled within one hundred and eighty (180 )days from the date
of the shortage, the license must be suspended, without prejudice to the authority's right
to impose the prescribed financial penalty in this regard.
Article Eight:
Subject to the provisions of Article (4), the license must be renewed at the request of the licensee
for a similar period, and according to the following controls:
1. Submission of a renewal application and fulfillment of all its conditions during one
hundred and eighty (180)days, the period prior to the license expiration date , otherwise
the application must be considered null
2. Compliance of the vehicle with the approved technical specifications, conditions and
equipment
3. Submission of a valid Saudization certificate
4. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
5. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Nine :

Subject to the provisions of Article 4), the licensed individual may assign the license under the
same number and date of validity, according to the following controls:
1. The authority's prior approval of the assignment request
2. The validity of the zakat and tax certificate
3. The assignee must fulfill all the necessary conditions for issuing the license
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4. The license must be valid upon submitting the application and until completion of
transferring the license to the name of the assignee
5. The responsibility of the licensee who assigns the license must continue before the Authority
until the transfer of the license is completed in the name of the assignee
6. The existing equipment must comply with the provisions of this regulation, as well as
therelevant instructions
7. Not to practice the activity by the assignee until the license is issued in his name
8. Fulfilling all the conditions for assignment within a period of (90) ninety days from the date of
the approval of the authority and before the expiry date of the license validity, otherwise the
application must be considered void
9. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
10. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Ten :

The licensee may submit a request to cancel the license, according to the following controls:

1) Validity of the Zakat and Tax Certificate

2) Amending the type of vehicle registration from a public transport or public bus to a private bus
in accordance with the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations
3) Payment of financial penalties (if any)
4) Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Eleven :

1. The license is cancelled after paying the financial penalties - if any, in the following cases:
a) Expiry of license without renewal
b) Liquidation of the company whether by the partners' agreement or for the expiry of its term
or by a judicial ruling
c) Death of the individual sole corporation owner
2. The licensed individual must cancel or write off the activity from the commercial registration after
the license is cancelled
3. Subject to the provisions of Paragraph (1 / c) of this Article, the heirs of the sole corporation owner
who dies may request to correct the statutory status of the establishment to continue in
exercising practicing the activity within ninety (90) days from the date of death, provided that the
legal attorney of the heirs must undertake to comply with the provisions of these Regulations
during the period of correction.
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Chapter 2 : Individual Licensing

Article Twelve:
The individual may operate one vehicle in the activity after obtaining the operating card, and the
card is considered a permit for him to practice the activity
Article Thirteen:
In order for an individual to obtain the permit, the following is required:
1) To be a Saudi national
2) To have a valid driving license of the category appropriate to the type and size of the
vehicle in accordance with the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations
3) The vehicle must be owned directly by him, or through one of the approved financing
programs, provided that he is the actual user of it
4) The vehicle must comply with the provisions of these regulations, specifications,
conditions and approved technical equipment
5) Linking to the electronic systems of the Authority that you specify
6) Linking with the regulations stipulated in any other system
7) Payment of financial penalties (if any)
8) Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Fourteen:
The individual must complete all the conditions and requirements for issuing the permit within a
period of ninety (90) days at most from the date of submitting the application, otherwise the
application must be considered null.
Article Fifteen:
Subject to the provisions of Article (thirteen), the permit must be issued in the name of the
individual for a period of one year, and it is not permissible to practice the activity after its expiry
date, or its cancellation, or during the period of its suspension.
Article Sixteen:
Subject to the provisions of Article (thirteen), the permit is renewed at the request of the
authorized individual for a similar period, according to the following controls:
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1. Submission of a renewal application and fulfillment of all its conditions during one
hundred and thirty (30)days, the period prior to the license expiration date , otherwise
the application must be considered null
2. Compliance of the vehicle with the approved technical specifications, conditions and
equipment
3. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
4. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Seventeen:
The conditions of the license mentioned in paragraph (1,2. 3. 4,5,6) of Article (13) are bound to
its validity, and in the event of a breach of any of these conditions, the license must be
suspended. The licensed individual must not practice the activity until the condition is fulfilled,
without prejudice to the authority's right to impose the financial penalty prescribed for that
condition
Article Eighteen:
The licensed individual may submit a request to cancel the license, according to the following
controls:
1. Amending the type of vehicle registration in accordance with the Traffic Law and its
implementing regulations
2. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
3. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Nineteen :
It is not permissible for the authorized person to assign the permit, and the permit must be
considered void in the following cases:
1. The death of the licensed individual
2. Transferring vehicle ownership, modifying its type of registration, replacing or dropping
its license plates
3. The vehicle exceeds the approved service life
4. According to a request from the licensed individual after paying the penalties and the cash
equivalent (if any). As well as completing the procedures for amending the type of vehicle
registration in accordance with the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations.
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Chapter iii: The Driver

Article Twenty:

The driver must meet the following requirements:

1. Have a valid driving license of the category appropriate to the type and size of the
vehicle in accordance with the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations
2. His age must not be less than twenty-five (25) years
3. Have a free-of-precedent certificate
4. Have a certified First Aid course
5. Passing the medical examination specified by the authority
6. Passing the professional competence test when practicing the activity by bus
7. Passing the test of other training courses specified by the Authority
Article twenty-one:
Subject to the provisions of Article (Twenty), the licensed individual must obtain a driver card
for every driver working for him, according to the following controls:
1) The license is valid
2) The driver's identity card must be valid
3) The existence of a contractual relationship between the driver and the licensee
4) A personal photo of the driver the size of (4*6)
5) Payment of financial penalties (if any)
6) Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
Article Twenty Two:
Subject to the provisions of Article (Twenty) , The authorized individual must obtain a driver's
card, according to the following controls:
1. The permit must be valid
2. The driver's identity card must be valid
3. A personal photo of the driver the size of (4*6)
4. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
5. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
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Article Twenty Three:

1. The driver's card is issued at the request of the carrier for a period of one year, provided
that the validity of the card does not exceed the expiry date of the license / permit or
driver's license, whichever is earlier
2. The driver's card is renewed at the request of the carrier, and in compliance with the
same conditions and controls that were initially issued, and it is allowed to submit the
request thirty days prior to the expiration date of the card.
3. The authority must have the right to cancel the driver's card in the event of a breach of
any of the conditions and requirements that were initially issued
4. The driver's card may be canceled at the request of the carrier after paying the penalties
and paying the cash equivalent (if any)
5. It is not permissible to practice the activity with the driver's card after its expiry date.
Article twenty-four:
The driver is obligated to:
1) Carry out a daily quick check to ensure the safety of the vehicle’s brakes, the safety of the
tires, the lights, the warning lights, the audible alarm, the front and rear windshield
wipers, the safety of the side mirrors, the front and back windows, and make sure that
there is no leakage of any of the vehicle’s fluids or the presence of dense smoke from the
exhaust, and to ensure the safety belts, as well as making sure of the approved technical
conditions and equipment for the vehicle before driving and whenever the need arises
2) Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary safety tools and requirements (fire
extinguishers, first aid kit, and safety triangle), and the quick repairs kit and spare tire and
that it is usable
3) Reading the dashboard indicators, and not driving in the event of warning signs affecting
the safety of the vehicle while it is moving
4) Stop completely when passengers are embarking or disembarking the bus, and in the
places designated or appropriate for that
5) Using the stop arm bearing the sign (STOP) when passengers cross roads after
disembarking the bus, or for the purpose of embarking it
6) Ensuring that the bus doors are closed before and during its course
7) Not opening the bus doors until after it has stopped completely
8) Not to be distracted by using mobile phone or eating while driving
9) Ensuring that the bus passage and exits are free from any obstacles in the absence the
escort
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10) Assisting passengers with disabilities when embarking or disembarking the bus in the
absence of the escort
11) Maintaining the safety of the passengers , making sure that they sit on their seats in the event
that the escort is not there
12) Speed in securing the safety of male and female students in emergency situations in the absence
of the escort
13) Speed in informing the concerned authorities in emergency situations to take the necessary
measures in the absence of the escort
14) Providing the necessary first aids to passengers when needed, in the absence of escort
15) Not to smoke inside the vehicle, or to allow passengers to do so
16) Maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle
17) Attention to appearance and personal hygiene
18) Maintaining public morals and good handling of passengers
19) Wearing the national dress or the uniform approved by the authority
20) Familiarity with the operational systems inside the vehicle
21) Save lost items that may be left by passengers inside the vehicle, submitting them to the
contractor which provides the transport service.
22) Not to disembark passengers at locations other than the educational institution’s or the
residence
23) Not leaving before school students enter the headquarters of the educational institution or the
residence
24) Ensuring that the bus is empty of all passengers after the completion of the transfer process
25) Showing the driver’s card upon request from the service supervisor or whoever is authorized
by regulations to have the authority to control and inspect
26) Submitting a medical report every two years confirming that it is free from epilepsy and
syncopal attacks
27) Any other obligations or requirements specified by the Authority.
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Chapter iv: vehicle

Article Twenty-Five:

Subject to the provisions of the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations, and the conformity
procedures based on the standard specifications related to the vehicles approved by the Saudi
Organization for Standardization, Metrology and Quality, and the provisions of this regulation,
the President must approve by a decision that he issues the specifications, conditions and
technical equipment of the vehicle used in the activity, and the necessary safety requirements
Article Twenty-Six:
The type of registration of the bus or vehicle used in the activity must be public transport or
public bus and in accordance with the Traffic Law and its implementing regulations. The vehicle
used by the licensee whose authorized to practice transport activity in the government education
sector is exempted from the type of registration requirement.
Article Twenty Seven:
The approval of the authority must be obtained when registering a vehicle, a public transport or
a public bus ,or renewing its driving license, transferring its ownership, modifying its type of
registration, replacing its license plates, or dropping them.
Article twenty-eight:
The operational life of the bus must not exceed ten (10) years, and the operational life of the
vehicle five (5) five years from the year of manufacture, taking into consideration the relevant
decisions issued in relation to the transport activity in the government education sector.
Article twenty-nine:

The vehicle must be subjected to, for the entire period of operation in the activity, the periodic
technical inspection in one of the approved periodic technical inspection centers, and to a valid
insurance coverage
Article thirty:
The carrier must obtain an operating card for each vehicle before operating it in the activity,
according to the following controls:
1. The license is valid
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2. The vehicle registration type must be in accordance with the approved type
3. The vehicle's driving license must be valid
4. The periodic technical inspection certificate is valid
5. The vehicle insurance policy is valid
6. The bus must comply with the approved technical specifications, conditions and
equipment
7. Payment of financial penalties (if any)
8. Payment of cash equivalent (if any).
The card is issued for a period of one year, provided that its validity does not exceed the date of
the end of the license, the operational life of the vehicle, or the expiration of the vehicle's driving
license or the license of the licensed driver, whichever is earlier
Article Thirty-One :
1. The vehicle operation card is renewed at the request of the carrier, and in compliance
with the same conditions and controls that were initially issued. It is allowed to submit
the request 30 days prior to the expiration date of the card, provided that the vehicle
must not be operated after the expiry of the operating card
2. At the request of the carrier, and after paying the delay fine: the operation card may be
renewed after its validity period has expired.
Article Thirty Two:
The operation card will be canceled in the following cases:
1- Transferring vehicle ownership, modifying its registration type, replacing or dropping its
license plates
2- The vehicle exceeds the approved service life
3- At the request of the carrier after paying the penalties and the cash equivalent (if any),
and to amend the type of vehicle registration in accordance with the Traffic Law and its
implementing regulations, taking into consideration that the number of vehicles does not
decrease from the minimum necessary to practice the activity of the licensed individual
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Chapter Five: Operation

Article Thirty-three

The practice of activity is restricted to the city in which the license/ permit is issued or from it
to a final destination (educational point, or residence) for passengers in another city, and back to
it.
Article Thirty-Four:
The carrier must conclude a transport contract with the passenger or his guardian, the
educational authority, or the authority supervising the transport in the government education
sector before practicing the activity, to determine the scope of the benefit, obligations and rights
between the parties.
Article Thirty-Five:
The licensed individual must have the right to operate a rental vehicle in the activity that exceeds
the minimum number of vehicles necessary to practice the activity, provided that its ownership
belongs to another carrier or establishment licensed by the authority to practice bus rental
activity, as long as the vehicle has all the approved specifications, conditions and technical
equipment , this is done by concluding the necessary contracts with them and the responsibility
for the operation lies on that person alone.
Article thirty-six:
The licensed individual must be bound by the following:
1. Operating a vehicle that conforms to the approved technical specifications, conditions
and equipment
2. Equipping the vehicle with the technical equipment approved by one of the technical
equipment suppliers qualified by the authority
3. Taking full care of the vehicle's maintenance and technical condition
4. Maintaining the appearance of the vehicle, and its cleanliness from the inside and
outside
5. Securing a seat for each passenger in the vehicle, and not removing the seats
6. Providing alternative vehicles to transport passengers to their destination in the event
that the vehicle breaks down within a period not exceeding one hour in the event that
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the vehicle is inside the city in which the main or subsidiary license is issued, and a
period not exceeding two hours if it is outside it
7. Providing an escort on the bus that transport students in primary schools and below
8. Providing a system and a special contact number, to report missing items or complaints
9. Return lost items to passengers
10. Not to install decorative tools or place unapproved stickers inside or outside the vehicle
11. Notifying the Authority when the location of the head office or any of the branches
changes
12. Notifying the Authority if there are any amendments entered into the legal entity
13. Put a copy of the license in a place visible to all in the head office and branches
14. All correspondence must be on publications clearly bearing: the name of the
establishment, the type of activity, the license number, the city in which the license is
issued, the postal and telephone address
15. Updating information on the means of communication and the national address in the
authority in case of changing it
16. Providing the Authority with the required data and information related to the activity, if
requested
17. Enabling the service observer to view the records, and provide him with information or
documents related to the activity
18. The driver's compliance with all the obligations imposed on in accordance with the
provisions of this regulation
19. The escort must comply with all the obligations imposed on in accordance with the
provisions of this regulation
20. Any other obligations or requirements specified by the Authority.
Article Thirty-Seven
The licensed individual must comply with the following:
1. Driving the vehicle is limited to him alone
2. Operating a vehicle that conforms to the approved technical specifications, conditions
and equipment
3. Equipping the vehicle with the technical equipment approved by one of the technical
equipment providers qualified by the authority
4. Taking full care of the vehicle's maintenance and technical condition
5. Maintaining the appearance of the vehicle, and its cleanliness from the inside and
outside
6. Securing a seat for each passenger in the vehicle, and not removing the seats
7. Providing facilities on the bus that transport students in primary schools and below
8. Returning lost items to passengers
9. Not to install decorative tools or place unapproved stickers inside or outside the vehicle
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10. Updating information on the means of communication and the national address of the
authority in case of changing it
11. Providing the Authority with the required data and information related to the activity, if
requested
12. Enabling the service observer to view the records, and provide him with information or
documents related to the activity
13. Complying with all obligations of the driver in accordance with the provisions of this
regulation
14. The companion must comply with all the obligations imposed on in accordance with
theprovisions of this regulation
15. Any other obligations or requirements specified by the Authority.

Article Thirty-Eight:
The escort must be as follows:
1. Age must not be less than (18) eighteen years
2. Have a free-of-precedent certificate
3. Have a certified first aid course
4. Passing the medical examination specified by the authority
5. Passing the test of other training courses specified by the Authority
Article 39:
The escort must comply with the following:
1) Helping male and female students to get on and off the bus
2) Accompanying male and female students and secure their entry to and from the
educational institution’s headquarters and residency
3) Helping male and female students with disabilities when embarking and disembarking
the bus
4) Ensuring that the bus passage and exits are clear of any obstacles
5) Maintaining the safety of male and female students, and organizing their sitting on the
seats while they are on the bus, not allowing them to stand while the bus is moving
6) Speed in securing the safety of male and female students in emergency situations
7) Speed in informing the concerned authorities in emergency situations to take the
necessary measures
8) Providing the necessary first aids to passengers when needed
9) Not to smoke inside the bus, or allow male and female students to do so
10) Attention to appearance and personal hygiene
11) Preserving public morals, and good dealing with male and female students
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12) Preserving the lost items that male and female students may leave inside the bus, and
handing them over to the contractor to provide the transport service
13) Not to leave the bus before all male and female students disembark, ensuring that it is
empty
14) Any other obligations or requirements specified by the Authority.
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Chapter vi: Violations and Penalties

Article Forty:

The authority and whoever is assigned statutory must be responsible for following up the carrier
and verifying his commitment to the provisions of the public transport law on roads and this
regulation, as well as applying and controlling the penalties on a human and automated basis
for any violation of the provisions of the law and the regulation according to the schedule of
violations and penalties attached to this regulation
Article Forty-One :
Within (14) fourteen days from the date of the violation seizure, each interested party may object
before "The Committee of consideration of objections to violations of land transport". In all cases,
the resolution of the Committee may be appealed before the Board of Grievances within (30)
thirty days from the date of its approval.
Article Forty-Two:
The authority informs the violator after (60) sixty days from the date of notification of the
violation that he must pay the penalty, the authority and whoever is statutory assigned are
entitled to take the necessary measures before the competent court to seize the violator’s funds
within the limits of the value of the violation in accordance with the state revenue system and its
implementing regulations.
Article Forty Three:
The service observer must adhere to the following:
1. Show his identification card issued by the Authority before carrying out the tasks assigned
to him
2. Editing the control record in the event of a violation of any of the provisions of these
regulations , the control record must include; the violator name and information, the
place and date of the violation, a description of the violations seized, and the amount of
the penalty determined for each violation
3. Notifying the violator of the violation committed to the provisions of these regulations
4. If the notice is on paper, the service observer must deliver a notice of the violation
committed by the violator and take his signature, and if he refuses to sign, this must be
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proved. The notice includes (the name of the violator, the identification number, the bill
of the violation payment account).

Chapter vii: Final Provisions

Article Forty-Four:
The application of the provisions of this regulation must not prejudice the obligations imposed
on the carrier in accordance with other regulations in force in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Article Forty Five:
The carrier must provide buses to the authority or the concerned government agencies ,enabling
them whenever required to cope with emergencies or natural disasters that require the
evacuation of those affected.
Article Forty Six:
It is not permitted to contract with a non-carrier to obtain the transport services
Article Forty Seven:
The authority must have the right to request that any vehicle belonging to the carrier besubjected
to a periodic technical examination before the expiry of its validity period in the following cases:
1. An accident affects key safety-related components and parts of the vehicle
2. The odometer of vehicle reaches (25,000) km and its multiples
3. Any other situation considered by the authority with the aim of raising the level of road
safety.
Article Forty Eight:
The authority may subject any vehicle belonging to the carrier to a sudden technical inspection
in a safe area on the side of the road with the help of the security authorities through the use of
mobile technical inspection units: to ensure the safety of the transport process and the regularity
of the vehicle and the driver's work, and according to the results of the inspection, it may take
measures to preserve the safety of passengers and their security regarding thecarrier, the vehicle
and the driver.
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Article Forty Nine:

1- The President must adopt criteria for calculating the performance measurement points of
the carrier to measure the level of services provided in the activity, the extent of compliance
with the provisions of this regulation, the traffic system and its implementing regulations
2- The president may not , by a decision issued by him, renew the license / permit when the
carrier exceeds the upper limit of the points calculated in the performance measurement

Article Fifty:
The carrier must abide by the passenger rights approved by the authority.
Article Fifty One:
The carrier must follow the matter in the Authority within a period not exceeding (10) ten days
from the date of the summons.
Article Fifty Two:

The carrier must fulfill all its obligations towards third parties, and the Authority is not considered
a public or private successor in this, whether during the period of validity of the license / permit
or after its cancellation, suspension or expiry, and in the event of a dispute between the carrier
and the parties contracting with him , this must be referred to the competent authorities
Article Fifty Three:
The carrier is obligated to pay material and moral compensation for the damages that others
incur as a result of his mistakes and the mistakes of his subordinates if the damage is caused by
an error that occurred during or because of the activity.
Article Fifty-Four:
Subject to the rules governing advertising boards issued by the concerned authority, the carrier
is allowed to advertise inside the vehicle, provided that the advertising material or the electronic
screen is in a place that does not attract the attention of the driver and does not affect the safety
and comfort of passengers.
Article Fifty-Five:
The carrier must comply with the instructions issued by the Authority or other relevant
authorities , such as the requirements of saudization, municipal, traffic, security and other
requirements.
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Article Fifty-Six:

This regulation replaces( the procedures and conditions for granting licenses to practice
education transport activity) issued by a decision of the Minister of Transport No.(15) dated
20/7/1413AH as amended by decision No.(35) dated 28/12/1414AH as well as the conditions
for the license to practice the activity of teacher transport, and cancels all the previous
instructions inconsistent with it
Article Fifty-Seven:
This Regulation must be published in the Official Gazette, and must be enforced after ninety (90)
days from the date of its publication
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Schedule of Violation and Penalties

S Violation Description Violation Value
1. Practicing the activity without obtaining a license / permit SAR 5000
2. Practicing the activity without obtaining the sub-license SAR 4000
3. Practicing the activity with a canceled license / permit SAR 5000
4. Practicing the activity during the period of suspension of the license / permit SAR 4000
5. Practicing the activity with an expired license / permit SAR 5000
Unavailability of a head office for the licensed individual to practice the activity in
6. SAR 5000
the city where the license is located
Decreasing the minimum number of vehicles for the approved activity by the
7. SAR 5000
licensed individual
8. Not linking with the electronic systems specified by the Authority or any of them SAR 5000
Not cancelling or writing off the activity from the commercial registration after
9. SAR 5000
canceling the license
10 The licensed individual operates a driver without having a driver card SAR 3000
11 The licensed individual operates a driver with an expired driver card SAR 1000
12 The licensed individual does not obtain a driver's card SAR 3000
13 The licensed individual works with an expired driver card SAR 1000
Failure of the driver to perform a daily quick check to ensure the safety of the
14 SAR 2000
vehicle and its equipment before driving
Failure of the driver to read the vehicle's dashboard indicators, and to ensure that
15 SAR 2000
there are no warning signs affecting safety while it is moving
The driver drives the vehicle with warning signs affecting the safety of the vehicle
16 SAR 2000
while it is moving
The driver doesn’t stop completely when passengers embarking or disembarking
17 SAR 2000
from the bus
The driver does not stop in the places designated for passengers to embark or
18 SAR 2000
disembark the bus
The driver does not use the stopping arm when passengers cross the roads after
19 SAR 2000
getting off the bus, or for the purpose of getting on the bus
20 The driver does not close the bus doors before or during driving SAR 2000
21 The driver unlocked the bus doors before it stopped completely SAR 2000
22 The driver is busy with his mobile phone or eating while driving SAR 2000
23 Obstacles in the aisle and exits of the bus SAR 2000
Failure to assist the driver / escort for passengers with disabilities when SAR 500
24
embarking or disembarking from the bus
25 Failure of the escort to assist passengerswhen embarking or disembarking from SAR 500
the bus
The driver / escort is not sure that passengers are sitting on the seats and that SAR 1000
26
they are safe
27 The driver / escort delay in ensuring the safety of passengers in cases of SAR 1000
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emergency
The driver / escort delay in notifying the concerned authorities in case of SAR 1000
28
emergency
The driver / escort doesn’t provide first aids to any of the passengers when SAR 1000
29
needed
30 The driver / escort ‘s smoking or allowing passengers to do so inside the vehicle SAR 500
31 The driver / escort lack concern of appearance and personal hygiene SAR 500
Failure of the driver / escort to adhere to public morals, and in good handling of SAR 500
32
passengers
The escort doesn’t accompany male and female students and secure their entry SAR 1000
33
to and from the headquarters of the educational entity and housing
34 The escort leaves before all passengers get off the bus SAR 500
The driver / escort is not sure that the bus is empty of passengers after the SAR 500
35
transfer is completed
The driver does not adhere to the national or approved uniform while performing SAR 500
36
work
37 The driver is not familiar with the operational systems inside the vehicle SAR 500
The driver is loading the passengers from the bus in locations other than the SAR 2000
38
educational institution or housing
The driver leaves before school students enter the headquarters of the SAR 2000
39
educational institution or the housing
40 The driver doesn’t show the documents required of him when requested SAR 1000
Operating a vehicle in the activity for a period exceeding the approved operating SAR 5000
41
life
Operating a vehicle that does not meet all approved technical specifications, SAR 5000
42
conditions and equipment
Operating a vehicle that does not meet any of the approved technical SAR 1000
43
specifications, conditions and equipment
Not equipping the vehicle with all technical equipment approved by qualified SAR 3000
44
technical equipment providers
Not equipping the vehicle with any of the technical fittings approved by a SAR 1000
45
qualified technical equipment providers
46 Operating a vehicle that does not meet all approved safety requirements SAR 5000
Operating a vehicle that does not meet any of the necessary approved safety SAR 1000
47
requirements
48 The licensed individual operates a vehicle without obtaining an operating card SAR 5000
49 The licensed individual operates a vehicle with an expired operating card SAR 3000
50 Renewal of the operation card after its validity period expires SAR 1000
Practicing the activity in a city other than the city in which the license / permit is SAR 5000
51
issued
Transporting passengers from a city other than the city in which the license / SAR 5000
52
permit is issued
Not concluding a transport contract with the passenger, his guardian, the SAR 5000
53 educational authority, or the authority supervising the transport activity in the
government education sector
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The licensed individual operates a vehicle belonging to another transporter or a SAR 3000
54
charterer without concluding the necessary contract with him
55 The licensed individual operates another driver to drive his vehicle SAR 5000
56 Not taking care of the vehicle’s maintenance or technical condition SAR 2000
Not maintaining the appearance of the vehicle, its cleanliness from the inside and SAR 1000
57
outside
58 Not securing a seat in the vehicle for every passenger SAR 5000
The licensee fails to secure a replacement vehicle in the event that the vehicle SAR 2000
59 breaks down in the main or subsidiary license city within a period not exceeding
one hour
The licensed individual fails to secure a replacement vehicle in the event that the SAR 2000
60 vehicle breaks down in a city other than the city where the main or subsidiary
license is issued within a period not exceeding two hours
Not providing an escort on the bus that carries male and female students in SAR 2000
61
primary schools and below
Providing an escort on the bus that transport students in primary schools and SAR 1000
62 below that does not meet the necessary conditions and requirements, or any of
them
The licensed individual does not provide a special system for reporting missing SAR 2000
63
items or complaints
The licensed individual does not specify a private contact number to report SAR 1000
64
missing items or complaints
65 Not storing lost items and returning them to passengers SAR 2000
Installing decorative tools, or place unapproved stickers inside or outside the SAR 500
66
vehicle
The licensed individual does not inform the Authority when changing the location SAR 1000
67
of the head office or any of the branches
The licensed individual does not inform the Authority when any amendments are SAR 5000
68
entered into the legal entity
Not to place a copy of the license in a place that is visible to all in the head office SAR 500
69
and branches
70 licensed individual’s use of publications that do not clearly carry the required data SAR 500
Not updating the data of the means of communication and the national address SAR 1000
71
of the authority in case of changing it
Not providing the Authority with the required data and information related to the SAR 2000
72
activity
Not enabling the authority’s service observer to view the carrier’s records or SAR 2000
73
provide him with information or documents related to the activity
Not providing buses to the authority or concerned government agencies and to SAR 500
74
enable them in cases of emergency or natural disasters
Not to subject the vehicle to periodic technical inspection before the expiry of its SAR 2000
75
validity period, based on the authority’s request
Not enabling the RTA to conduct a sudden technical inspection of the vehicle on SAR 2000
76
road side
77 Not complying with the passengers ’rights approved by the RTA SAR 1000
 Not visiting the Authority within a period of (10) ten business days from the date SAR 3000
78
of the summons
79 Non-compliance with the terms of the advertisement inside the vehicle SAR 500
Not complying with any of the obligations or requirements specified by the SAR 500
80
Authority
Violation of any of the provisions of these regulations, which were not stipulated SAR 1000
81
in the schedule of violations and penalties