Saudi Arabia is setting tough new rules to make Hajj transportation safer and more reliable. The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites released draft regulations that define how transport providers must work and the punishments for breaking rules. Fines can range from SR150 up to SR100,000 based on the violation's seriousness. More serious breaches could mean suspension from Hajj transport for one to three seasons. The worst offenders risk losing their operating permits permanently. No person or company can run Hajj transport in specified areas without a permit from the Pilgrim Transportation Guidance Centre. Transport providers must apply yearly starting on the first day of Jumada al-Thani. Applications stay open for 60 days and must be submitted online. Providers must state their intention to participate, the number of buses, and technical details proving readiness. All supporting documents must be submitted by the 15th of Shawwal, with a possible deadline extension. The draft rules also demand fast fixes if a bus breaks down. Providers must offer alternative transport within 1 hour in cities and suburbs, and within 2 hours outside these areas. If they fail, authorities will provide replacement transport, but the provider pays the cost. Providers must also have enough skilled technicians to keep buses safe throughout Hajj. These new rules show Saudi Arabia’s drive to improve the Hajj journey by raising standards, enforcing accountability, and protecting the millions of pilgrims from delays and unsafe conditions.