Lifting of the Ban on Women Driving
In June 2018 the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia was lifted, a landmark social reform.
Overview
On 24 June 2018 the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia was lifted by royal decree, ending a restriction that had been in place for decades. It was one of the most visible social reforms of the Vision 2030 era.
Background
The decree was announced in September 2017 and implemented in June 2018, alongside measures to allow women to obtain driving licences and to work in a wider range of occupations.
Significance
The reform was a landmark in the expansion of women's participation in public life in the Kingdom and was widely reported internationally.