Delivery permits will now be required for food and non-food businesses in the state to transport food to households, as of Tuesday.
Saudi Municipal Affairs' 'Baladi' platform is used to give home delivery permits. Field inspections will be carried out by municipalities to verify adherence to the permit system. The municipal platform will facilitate the process of obtaining permits.
The permit requirements for operating in the home delivery sector are to ensure that vehicles are equipped in accordance with health regulations, for obtaining health certificates for home delivery service workers, obtaining permission to operate in the home delivery service sector from the relevant department overseeing commercial activities, clearly display the name or trade mark of the establishment on the transportation systems used, and the technology to transport products.
