Twitter Rejoices as Saudi Arabia Decides to Lift the Ban On Women Drivers

According to reports, Saudi Arabia announced yesterday that women in the country will be permitted to drive starting next June. 

This is a historic decision that makes Saudi Arabia the last country in the world to permit women behind the wheel.

The decision doesn't take effect until June 2018 but users from across the world on Twitter rejoice:

Breaking News: Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive, ending a policy long criticized as a human rights violation https://t.co/asPw5UY0QW

— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 26, 2017

Now that saudi women can drive, can we hear back from that one sheikh who said driving will damage ovaries & lead to birth defects?

— spicy fatwa (@beyonce_studies) September 26, 2017

To all the men making jokes about women driving, I remind you: Saudi has one of the highest car accident rates, and only men drive.

— 7ala Abdullah (@7allo) September 26, 2017

Congratulations to all women in Saudi Arabia! The ban on driving will be lifted next year & all women will have the right to drive #Progress pic.twitter.com/Zsc7gbMR8n

— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) September 27, 2017

History is made today. History people. Goosebumps all over.#Women2Drive ???

— IsraaGaratli | إسراء (@DameIsraa) September 26, 2017

In a historic Royal Decree, women will finally be issued driver's licenses & allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. This is a proud day for KSA. pic.twitter.com/NPqXHKjNcl

— Mohammed K. Alyahya (@7yhy) September 26, 2017

Historic! Women in Saudi Arabia can now legally drive – a huge win for equality. https://t.co/FMbf5Vftcc pic.twitter.com/BOjwKxVrNw

— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) September 26, 2017

Thank YOU, Saudi Arabia for finally letting Women Drive! Now gay woman in Saudi Arabia can drive to their own stoning!

— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) September 27, 2017

Saudi women will soon be able to drive legally and they are excited https://t.co/Ze7WxMlasZ

— BuzzFeed (@BuzzFeed) September 26, 2017