RIYADH: A new system to regulate parking in Riyadh’s residential neighborhoods will come into effect on Saturday.

The managed parking system will issue digital permits to residents and visitors through the Riyadh Parking app, without a fee.

It was introduced to reduce congestion and prevent vehicles from main roads spilling into residential areas, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The new system will be rolled out initially in the Al-Wurud neighborhood, with plans in place to expand the project to other areas near existing paid parking zones.

It aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 goal to create a more organized urban environment and improve quality of life for residents.

The project follows the earlier introduction of paid parking on some streets in the capital in 2024.

Riyadh Parking also announced the introduction of paid parking in several new locations.

From Saturday, paid parking will be in effect on Prince Mosaad Bin Jalawi Road in both directions, between King Abdulaziz Road and Makkah Al-Mukarramah Road.

The ⁠Makkah Road, from King Abdulaziz Road to the intersection of Prince Msaad bin Jalawi Road, will also require paid parking from Saturday. 

The Riyadh Parking app, linked to the national Nafath platform, allows residents to pay for parking.

It also uses monitoring vehicles equipped with cameras to enforce parking regulations.

It aims to regulate more than 140,000 unpaid residential spaces and 24,000 paid commercial spaces across the capital.

Twelve districts, including Al-Wurud, Al-Rahmaniyah, western Al-Olaya, Al-Murouj, King Fahd and Al-Sulaymaniyah, as well as four southern districts, will be covered in this phase.

The project is the result of a partnership between Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company, the mayoralty’s development arm, and STC.