Saudi Arabia Plans to Expand Autonomous Vehicle Licensing After Riyadh Trial

Saudi Arabia is preparing to expand and license autonomous vehicles across its cities after a trial in Riyadh showed positive results, according to Transport General Authority chief Fawaz Al-Sahli. The move builds on the kingdom’s initial pilot phase in the capital, where self-driving vehicles were tested under supervision as part of efforts to create a regulatory framework for the technology. It matters because it signals that Saudi regulators are moving from testing to broader deployment, potentially paving the way for more autonomous transport services in major urban areas.