The self-employment support product (directed transportation) aims to assist workers in the activity of directing passenger vehicles through applications. It is intended for full-time workers in this activity and job seekers. It is also deemed a result of the cooperation of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Public Transport Authority and the Human Resources Development Fund "hrdf" and the Future Work Company.
Service Level Agreement
- The applicant must meet the specific requirements and conditions for "qualifying Saudi individuals and their private vehicles to provide transportation services through vehicle guidance application providers" issued by the General Transport Authority.
- The applicant must hold a valid freelance work document for "Vehicle Guidance Driver" through the Freelance portal.
- Apply for the support product through the e-services of HRDF.
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The applicant for support must be of Saudi nationality and hold a valid national ID.
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The age of the applicant for support must not be less than (20) years and not more than (60) years.
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The applicant for support must not be working in the government or private sector.
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The applicant for support must not be a regular student.
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The applicant for support must not be retired or have a commercial record.
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The applicant must have a correct and valid bank account number (IBAN).
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The applicant must have a valid self-employment document “directed transport vehicle driver” through the self-employment portal )freelance.sa(.
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The applicant must meet the requirements and requirements for “qualifying Saudi individuals and their private vehicles to provide transportation service through ride-hailing service provider” issued by the General Authority for Transport.
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The applicant for support in this product must not be a current beneficiary of one of the support training and employment programs provided by HRDF.
- The beneficiary should be committed to completing a total of 21 trips.
- The applicant must be a Saudi citizen with a valid national ID.
- The applicant must be at least 20 years old and no older than 60.
- The applicant must not be currently employed in the public or private sector.
- The applicant must not be a regular student.
- The applicant must not be retired or have a commercial registration.
- The applicant must have a valid and correct bank account (IBAN).
- The applicant must hold a valid "Directed Vehicle Driver" Freelance Work Document from the Freelance Work Portal.
- The applicant must meet the requirements and conditions for qualifying Saudi individuals and their vehicles to provide transportation services through vehicle direction app service providers, as issued by the Public Transport Authority.
- The applicant must not currently benefit from any support programs offered by the Human Resources Development Fund for employment and training.
- The beneficiary must commit to completing a minimum of 21 trips.
You can register by visiting the Human Resources Development Fund website and clicking on "Obtain Service," ensuring that you meet the service conditions.
The Freelance Work Support Product (Directed Transportation) targets individuals working in the passenger transportation sector through apps. It is designed for those fully dedicated to this work and job seekers. It is a result of collaboration between the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, the Public Transport Authority, the Human Resources Development Fund, and Future Work Company. The support is provided by the Human Resources Development Fund as one of its initiatives aimed at increasing localization levels by covering the demand in this sector and creating new job opportunities through various work patterns.
The program targets Saudi citizens (male and female) who wish to offer passenger transportation services through apps using their private vehicles. They must not be currently employed in the public or private sectors, must not be regular students, retirees, or have a commercial registration (private business).
You can apply for support through the electronic services of the Human Resources Development Fund, register, and then submit a support request through the program link.
Yes, those wishing to work in this sector can join the program by registering and getting approved in one of the licensed vehicle direction apps qualified for this product. Then, obtain the Freelance Work Document through the Freelance Work Portal and apply for support through the electronic services of the Human Resources Development Fund.
A monthly support amount will be disbursed to workers in this sector (directed transportation) at a rate of 40% of their total monthly income, with a maximum support amount of 2,400 SAR per month. To receive support, they must complete a minimum of 21 trips. Additionally, a motivational support amount of 3,000 SAR will be provided to the beneficiary every six months, aiming to ensure professional stability and increase productivity when the individual achieves a total monthly income of no less than 5,000 SAR for six consecutive months, while meeting performance criteria related to working during peak times, ensuring that peak work time is no less than 50% of the total time.
No, they will be given three consecutive months or four separate months before being permanently excluded from the product.
The duration of support is 24 months for the beneficiary across all freelance work paths.
Yes, employees currently working in the private or public sectors, regular students, retirees, or those with commercial businesses cannot apply for the product.
No, the vehicle driver can work at any time according to the applicable procedures and regulations to benefit from the support.
- Register as a vehicle driver in one of the vehicle direction apps approved by the Public Transport Authority.
- Access the Freelance Work Portal.
- Select the directed transportation category and "Register."
- Create a new account.
- Activate your Absher account by entering the phone number registered in Absher. Obtain the document for "Directed Vehicle Driver."
- Issue and print the document directly.
The validity of the document is one year from the date of issuance.
Yes, among the benefits and incentives provided to holders of Freelance Work Documents:
- The ability to open a bank account (commercial) dedicated to freelance work.
- The possibility of benefiting from the freelance work financing product the Social Development Bank (Nafath) offers.
- The option to voluntarily participate in social insurance.
- The ability to benefit from announced offers, discounts, and benefits on the Freelance Work Portal.
No fees are required; the document is issued for free.
The apps affiliated with the licensed entities by the Public Transport Authority in the vehicle direction activity, and you can view the list of licensed and qualified apps for this product on the Public Transport Authority's website.
The support will be disbursed through the beneficiary's bank account based on performance reports received from the service operators approved by the Public Transport Authority, after verifying that the beneficiary meets the support conditions set by the fund.
There is no temporary suspension of the program, but the time limits for exclusion from support must not be exceeded, which are three consecutive months or four separate months.
Support Mechanism
Monthly Support Payment: A monthly support payment for workers in this activity (directed transport) will be provided at 40% of their total monthly income (based on total income data and the number of trips reported to HRDF by the Future Work Company and derived from the General Transport Authority). The maximum support amount is 2,400 SAR per month. To qualify for the support, workers must commit to working and achieving at least 21 trips per month.
Incentive Support Payment: An incentive support payment of 3,000 SAR is provided every 6 months (March and September) in fixed cycles. This aims to promote job stability and increase productivity for workers in this activity by achieving a total monthly income of at least 5,000 SAR for six consecutive months. Additionally, workers must meet performance criteria related to working during peak hours, with at least 50% of total monthly working hours during the approved peak hours of this program (based on trip verification data and working hours provided in the payment file from the Future Work Company according to the operational data in the "Wasl" platform). as follows:
- Sunday to Thursday: from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Friday and Saturday: from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
Support Duration
24 months for all paths of the Freelance Support Product.
Platform Link
Directed Transportation - User Manual
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