Saudi Arabia prepares to lift driving ban with 'pink' women-only parking spaces

Saudi Arabia’s attempts at bringing changes in society have been a topic of discussion for a while now. One of the most talked about reforms in the conservative kingdom is women getting the right to drive, a right they had been denied for a long time.

As the country prepares for the ban to come to an end, they seem to be paying attention to important details. Women only parking spaces have been set up across Saudi Arabia and they will be painted pink in addition to signs reading ‘ladies parking only’ to indicate spaces meant for female drivers.

While the move is expected to benefit the economy with more women becoming a part of the workforce, car companies also hope to increase sales. Saleswomen being hired at showrooms can be seen a result of this as Saudi remains the largest market for automobiles in the middle-east.

Although women won’t need permission of a male relative for getting driving licences, the financial and moral support of men is crucial in what remains a male dominated society.