Saudi Arabia has launched a crackdown on online taxi drivers.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Manpower, only Saudi nationals are allowed to operate an online taxi service, which is being prosecuted by foreigners.
Saudi officials conducted more than 1,400 operations in the capital, Riyadh, and other cities, during which 125 violations were recorded. Authorities imposed heavy fines on the foreign drivers for violating residency laws and Saudization.
