Riyadh – Mubasher: Ride-hailing service Uber has revealed plans to appoint Saudi women as captains during the coming period.

Women who will submit requests mustn't be less than 20 years old, Al Watan El Saudi Newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the US-based firm.

The female applicants must also own driving licence, in addition to an insurance document, and the national ID, Uber noted.

This step comes after months of research to understand what transport solutions will best serve Saudi women, which is part of Vision 2030, according to the newspaper.

The research, which was conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, has revealed that 93% of Saudi women were positive about the recent lifting of the driving ban, as the decision will allow them more flexibility to work.