jsam
Senior Member
Joining in March 2023
Posts: 261
Job Status: Aramco Employee
|
Post by jsam on Mar 20, 2023 10:20:59 GMT
As per normal norms around the world, generally to ride scooter / scooty one needs an annual technical inspection/ registration and driver license.
Based on information I have collected so far, riding one inside company township doesn’t need registration or KSA license. Hence, instead of getting two car, I am considering one car and a scooty for casual use by family within township and occasional commute rather than relying on internal bus (not sure if there is one in RT) or booking taxi (not sure if readily available). I have seen number of shops selling various brand of new scooty in Dammam area where prices ranges from 5K to 6K SAR for some Chinese brand (MCW) to Suzuki respectively (e.g. Al asfour morotcycle located in Tarout Island and others).
Need your guidance:
1. If we buy a new scooty from dealer, does it needs registration? If no, I think it can be purchased asap after reaching KSA without waiting for Iqama.
2. Can we ride scooty without registration / license inside township?
3. I have seen RT AAA on google map. What do they do? Can we use their service for regular preventive servicing of scooty? Since scooty wont have registration, taking it outside township can only be possible by loading onto Pickup/truck etc.
4. Any suggestion for dealer/brand as per your experience?
Note: aware of using scooty might be a challenge for 2 to 3 months during peak summer but considering annual weather in this region, its better than having multiple cars.
|
|
Beeb
Newbie
Posts: 6
Job Status: Aramco Employee
|
Post by Beeb on Jul 23, 2023 20:37:30 GMT
Hi Jsam,
Your plan is very similar to the one I have.
I get to Dhahran at the end of July and plan to get myself a moped/scooter/scooty.
From what I have gathered, you just need your domestic license to drive this on camp. I have also spoken to a number of people and given how dangerous the roads are, I am not sure you'd want to take your little scooter outside the camp.
You raise a point about the weather but the advantages of a scooter for me to get around the camp, go to the office, go to the gym/swimming etc. vs two cars is just too high.
|
|
arcticengineer
Senior Member
Posts: 180
Job Status: Accepted Aramco Job
|
Post by arcticengineer on Aug 1, 2023 8:57:29 GMT
For around camp use a scooter makes perfect sense. Driving one off camp is in my opinion way too dangerous. Anyplace you would want to go off camp would require you to go on a highway and the speed limit is 120 kph though everyone drives a different speed, trucks somewhere between 50 and 100 kph, vehicles between 100 and 140 kph and those trucks and vehicles are constantly changing lanes are rarely looking to see if they will collide with someone.
Taxis are available, but they get booked up during popular times so make sure you make a reservation in advance or you might have to wait hours later then when you would like to travel.
|
|
jsam
Senior Member
Joining in March 2023
Posts: 261
Job Status: Aramco Employee
|
Post by jsam on Aug 19, 2023 21:02:26 GMT
When I reached KSA, within first week I bought suzuki access 125 for using within compound and to commute to office which is also within compound. Best thing is, scooters can be purchased without iqama and license. Fuel station available within compound.
|
|
|
|
Post by klein on Oct 14, 2023 1:23:11 GMT
I am thinking the same idea too. Commuting using a scooter/ motorcycle is way more practical and convenient. Is there any dedicated parking for scooter at Dhahran office?
|
|
|
|
Post by maverick on Oct 14, 2023 6:58:14 GMT
Is there any big engine bikers in camp?
|
|
tamsin
Senior VIP Expat
Posts: 655
|
Post by tamsin on Oct 14, 2023 8:10:52 GMT
Is there any big engine bikers in camp? Quite a few, a lot of Harleys. |
|
papajoe
Member
Flying to KSA on 29th of December, 2023.
Posts: 46
|
Post by papajoe on Dec 19, 2023 16:04:42 GMT
Having read this discussion, a scooter does seem to be a good option to get around on camp. If anyone already bought one, where was that? Would an electric scooter be an idea as well?
On another note, during our first days on camp, how would be the best way to get around to go to the supermarket for example? Would the on demand minibus help? If so, how do we arrange this? Otherwise I can see myself waking up and doing a 2k+ walk to buy groceries which is not ideal!
|
|
jsam
Senior Member
Joining in March 2023
Posts: 261
Job Status: Aramco Employee
|
Post by jsam on Dec 26, 2023 5:53:04 GMT
I bought suzuki scooter in first week after arriving. There are dealer who can deliver to compound. Fuel station is within compound too.
If you come in winter months, walking won't be a problem. There are frequent buses for shopping on set routes but you can end up wasting lot of time in total.
I use scooter for office commute, going around in camp and local shopping definitely worth getting one.
|
|
owais8
Member
Family
Posts: 12
|
Post by owais8 on Feb 9, 2024 12:26:42 GMT
What about availibility of Electric Scooters? Are they recommended? What is the price?
|
|
jsam
Senior Member
Joining in March 2023
Posts: 261
Job Status: Aramco Employee
|
Post by jsam on Feb 9, 2024 20:12:59 GMT
What about availibility of Electric Scooters? Are they recommended? What is the price? I have not seen any electric scooters and hence won't be able to guide. Petrol ones are best. |
|
|
|
Post by kyle1639 on Feb 10, 2024 4:30:59 GMT
What about availibility of Electric Scooters? Are they recommended? What is the price? I have not seen any electric scooters and hence won't be able to guide. Petrol ones are best. I'd have to agree here, batteries get destroyed in the heat here, and barely last more than a couple years. You'd definitely be better with a petrol/gas one. |
|
