According to the revised rates, the minimum fare for any journey (in a four-passenger vehicle) will be 10 riyals. Earlier it was five riyals.
Riyadh Saudi Arabia, First Published Mar 14, 2022, 8:04 PM IST
Riyadh: Public taxi fares have been increased in cities across Saudi Arabia. Local newspapers quoted the Public Transport Authority as saying that taxi fares had been increased. According to the revised rates, the minimum fare for any journey (in a four-passenger vehicle) will be 10 riyals. Earlier it was five riyals.
The charge for traveling one kilometer has been increased from 1.8 riyals to 2.1 riyals. Taxi service charges have been hiked by 16.36 per cent to 6.4 riyals instead of 5.5 riyals. If the speed of the vehicle is less than 20 kilometers per hour, the charge will increase by 12.5 percent per minute. The waiting charge will be 0.9 riyals instead of 0.8 riyals. Charges for public taxis that can carry five or more passengers have also been increased. The charge for meter opening has been increased by 21.67 per cent. Accordingly, the new charge will be 7.3 riyals instead of 6 riyals. For a kilometer, the charge will increase by 20 per cent to 2.4 riyals instead of two riyals. The waiting charge will increase by 22.22 per cent to 1.1 riyals instead of 0.9 riyals.
Caught in tests; 120 labor camps closed in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Jeddah Municipality has closed 120 labor camps in violation of the rules set for crowded places. The closure comes as inspections are being carried out to ensure compliance with the law.
The municipality has so far conducted 630 inspection visits in collaboration with the Jeddah Governorate. Many residences have been fined for not escaping the penalty of closure. Municipal officials also demanded that establishments that house workers in violation of the law be corrected as soon as possible to avoid fines. Inspections will continue to ensure that labor camps comply with the recommendations of the Municipal Ministry. At the same time, it is aimed at protecting public health and improving living standards, municipal officials said.
Children under the age of five are allowed to enter the mosques of Makkah and Madinah
Riyadh: Children under the age of five can enter the Haram in Makkah and Madinah with their parents. NG, Assistant Under Secretary, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia; This was reported by Hisham bin Abdul Muneem.
However, children of this age are not allowed to perform Umrah and prayers at Rawda in Madinah. Parents can bring their children under the age of five with them when entering the mosques for prayers after the law came into force that does not require prior permission to enter the Masjid al – Haram in Makkah and the Masjid al – Nabawi in Madinah.
Both nationals and foreigners within Saudi Arabia are not required to be vaccinated to enter two mosques. However, at present, Kovid victims and those who have been in close contact with Kovid victims are not allowed to enter.
Last Updated Mar 14, 2022, 8:04 PM IST
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