Fees and fares in Saudi road transport are set at the highest regulatory level. Under Article 17, the Board of the General Authority for Land Transport is responsible for determining the fees for licenses, documents, and any other services or work carried out by the Authority under the Law. This means you cannot negotiate or set your own licensing costs — they are fixed by the Board.
For transport fares charged to passengers or freight customers, Article 18 gives the Board the authority to determine transport fees for any road transport activity on designated roads. These decisions are based on pricing strategies and policies drawn up by the Board itself.
For expats operating transport businesses, this means fare-setting is not fully at your discretion — particularly on routes or activity types where the Board has established maximum or fixed pricing. You should regularly check for updates to the official fee schedules published by the Authority, as these can affect your business model and contractual obligations with customers.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Saudi Arabia.