Steps to authorize motorcycle riding via Absher and transfer ownership

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its leadership in providing innovative electronic services that facilitate the lives of citizens and residents. In this context, the General Directorate of Traffic announced the availability of a motorcycle authorization service through the Absherplatform, a step that reflects the government's commitment to providing fast and secure digital solutions. The Absher platform offers users various facilities, enabling them to complete all types of services electronically from anywhere in the Kingdom, without needing to visit government offices, thus saving time and effort and ensuring accuracy and speed of service delivery.

Digital transformation in Saudi Arabia: A historical context for the Absher platform

These advanced services were not a sudden development, but rather the culmination of years of dedicated work within the Kingdom's e-government strategy. Since the launch of the Absher platform, the Kingdom has witnessed a true revolution in the way government services are delivered. In the past, traffic procedures required in-person attendance and lengthy paperwork, but with the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, digital transformation has become a fundamental pillar. The platform has grown to include millions of users, offering hundreds of services covering the passport, traffic, and civil affairs sectors, making it one of the most prominent government platforms in the Middle East and the world.

Steps to authorize motorcycle riding via Absher

To complete the process of authorizing someone else to ride a motorcycle via Absher, in accordance with the approved regulations, the motorcycle owner must follow a set of simple and easy steps, which are as follows:

• Log in to the Absher electronic platform website using your credentials.
• Click on the “Vehicles” tab from the main services menu.
• Select the “Manage Vehicles” option to access the traffic property list.
• Identify and select the motorcycle to be authorized to be driven from among the registered vehicles.
• Select the “Add Authorization” service for driving the motorbike, and accurately enter the authorized person’s data.

The importance and expected impact of digital traffic services

The availability of such services not only facilitates individual procedures but also has local, regional, and international implications. Locally, this step contributes to streamlining the transportation sector and reducing congestion in government offices, as well as enhancing the reliability and security of financial and administrative transactions. Regionally and internationally, these ongoing updates improve the Kingdom's ranking in the United Nations' e-government development indicators, positioning Saudi Arabia as a model for leveraging technology to serve society, attracting investment, and reflecting positively on the country's remarkable technological advancements.

For the seller and buyer: Procedures for transferring ownership of a motorcycle via Absher

In addition to authorization, the service allows a user to transfer ownership of a motorcycle to another user via the Absher platform, after fulfilling the regulatory requirements. This process is secured by a financial guarantee that protects the rights of both parties through an intermediary bank account.

Seller's steps:

• Log in to the Absher platform website.
• Select “My Services”, then “Vehicle Management”, then “Vehicle Sales”.
• Select the bicycle you wish to sell, then enter the purchase order details and specify the price.
• Send the order electronically to the buyer.
• After the buyer's approval and full payment of the amount into the guarantor bank account, the procedures for delivering the bicycle and transferring its ownership begin.
• The price of the bicycle will be automatically transferred to the seller’s bank account registered via the Absher platform.

Buyer's steps:

• Receiving notification of the purchase request from the seller.
• Accept or reject the application within the time period specified in the system.
• Upon acceptance of the application, the full purchase price must be paid into the escrow account for the transaction via approved banking channels.
• After both parties have been notified that the full amount has been paid, the buyer comes to inspect the bike and begin the final ownership transfer procedures.
• Receive the confirmation code and share it with the seller after successfully completing the preview to finalize the transaction.