SAPTCO will begin providing taxi services at KAUST beginning August 1, 2019. They will operate together with the existing taxi provider, Hanco, to provide personal and business taxis to destinations inside and outside the KAUST community, including to KAEC, Thuwal, and Jeddah. 

This new service will replace the services provided by Samara, which has now ceased operations at KAUST.

Payment and Pricing:

Please see the new rates for both Hanco and SAPTCO below.

• Hanco Taxi Rates 
  
• SAPTCO Taxi Rates  - For those interested in paying by card, point of sale machines are available upon request for SAPTCO reservations.
  
• Hanco Car Rental Rates 

Book your taxi today:

• Book a personal taxi
• Book a business taxi
  

We aim to ensure that taxi service providers continually support your transportation needs. You can learn more about taxi and vehicle rental options on the Community Life website.

Regards,
Omar Al-Omar 
Director, Community Services & Engagement