RIYADH: Saudi authorities stated Riyadh Metro has logged 18 million passengers in simply 75 days from its December 1, 2024, inauguration, native media reported.
In response to the Royal Fee for Riyadh Metropolis (RCRC), in simply 75 days since its inauguration on December 1, 2024, 18 million passengers commuted via Riyadh Metro.
It added that Riyadh Metro accomplished over 162,000 journeys, and lined 4.5 million kilometers all through its six metro strains. With 10 million passengers, the Blue Line (Al Olaya-Al Batha hall) has been the busiest line.
With greater than 3 million customers, the King Abdullah Monetary District Station had probably the most foot visitors.
This milestone follows the whole activation of all six Riyadh Metro strains, which culminated on January 5, 2025, with the launch of the Orange Line (Line 3).
The phased launch of the metro community began on December 1, 2024, with the opening of the Blue Line (Line 1), Yellow Line (Line 4), and Purple Line (Line 6). This was adopted by the Pink Line (Line 2) and Inexperienced Line (Line 5) on December 15, earlier than the ultimate Orange Line activation on January 5, 2025.
With all six strains totally operational, the Riyadh Metro — the most important within the Center East and the world’s longest driverless practice system — now spans 176 kilometers and serves 85 stations, together with 4 main hubs.
Passengers can plan routes and buy tickets through the Darb app, at ticket places of work, self-service kiosks in metro stations, or via digital fee strategies, together with financial institution playing cards, bank cards, and sensible gadgets.
The Blue Line (Line 1), Yellow Line (Line 4), and Purple Line (Line 6) opened on December 1, 2024, marking the start of the metro community’s gradual deployment. Previous to the final Orange Line activation on January 5, 2025, the Pink Line (Line 2) and Inexperienced Line (Line 5) had been activated on December 15.
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Now that each one six strains are fully working, the Riyadh Metro, the longest driverless practice system on the earth and the most important within the Center East, covers 176 kilometers and serves 85 stops, together with 4 vital hubs.
Via the Darb app, ticket places of work, self-service kiosks at metro stations, or digital fee choices together with financial institution playing cards, bank cards, and sensible gadgets, vacationers might plan their journeys and purchase tickets.
A key element of town’s public transportation enlargement, the Riyadh Metro was created to enhance mobility, ease visitors, and promote sustainable city progress consistent with Saudi Imaginative and prescient 2030.