Uber suspends regular taxi booking option in Saudi Arabia

Uber Technologies suspended the option of booking regular taxi services through its app in Saudi Arabia until further notice, Reuters reported, citing a statement from the company.

"As per the measures announced by the Ministry of Interior, we are suspending Uber Taxi in the Kingdom until further notice", an Uber spokesman said.

Uber's ride-hailing services, which are carried out by individual drivers using their personal vehicles, have not been affected. Food delivery services are also unaffected.

Saudi Arabia suspended regular, accredited taxi services as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.