These Car Companies Hailed Saudi Arabia's Decision Of Lifting The Ban On Women Drivers

Saudi Arabia announced its decision of letting women drive last week in a royal decree read live on state television. The law will come in effect from June 2018. The news has been met with positive reactions around the globe.

It was one of the best times for automakers to join in the celebration. Ford, Nissan and Volkswagen wasted no time and put out some of the best tweets we’ve seen.

Ford

Welcome to the driver’s seat. #SaudiWomenMove #SaudiWomenCanDrive pic.twitter.com/oksRbFvLWa

— Ford Middle East (@FordMiddleEast) September 27, 2017

Nissan

Congratulations to all Saudi women who will now be able to drive. #SaudiWomenDrive pic.twitter.com/g3p8276rOr

— Nissan Middle East (@NissanME) September 26, 2017

Volkswagen

It’s your turn, take over the driver’s seat.#SaudiWomenDriving #SaudiWomenCanDrive pic.twitter.com/Hlw3Gnc7fW

— Volkswagen ME (@VWMiddleEast) September 27, 2017

And of course, the people joined in the celebration.

Oh my god the guys in my saudi university group chat are raging & I’m just here making it worse with gifs like this one #SaudiWomenCanDrive pic.twitter.com/iDXDjgkKMx

— bagel (@maj_oib) September 26, 2017

Some spoke of equality

#SaudiWomenCanDrive is something that literally everyone is celebrating! I cant stop smiling! Basic rights! Equality! #Womenpower ❤️

— Luna Safwan (@LunaSafwan) September 26, 2017

While others joined in the meme army