The Launch of the Third Phase of Riyadh Buses Service

Introduction

The Royal Commission of the City of Riyadh has announced the launch of the third phase of the Riyadh Buses service under the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh, one of the main pillars of economic and urban transformation in the capital. public transport in the city and creating a quality shift that improves the public transport sector in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Impressive Statistics

The authorities indicated that in the first 6 months after the launch of Riyadh Bus in March this year, about 435,000 flights were made, transporting more than 4 million passengers.

Expansion of Riyadh Buses Service

The authorities said that with the launch of the third phase, the total number of Riyadh Buses routes will reach 33 routes, served by 565 buses, covering more than 1,611 different stations and stops and covering 1,284 km of the total route network. 1,900 km. The launch of the remaining phases of the project continued; With the aim of fully commissioning the bus network in Riyadh before the end of the current calendar year, according to the Saudi Press Agency “SPA”.

Route No. 13 – A Game Changer

The third phase – the addition of Route No. 13 – includes a dedicated lane bus service that runs through Khalid bin Al Waleed Street to join the dedicated lane bus service that was launched through Route No. 11, which extends through King Abdulaziz Street and Salah. Ayyubid religion.

Enhancing Passenger Experience

Specialized shuttle buses are designed to provide passengers with a unique transportation experience and contribute to reducing traffic congestion, as well as increasing efficiency and flexibility in transporting passengers around the city with precision, safety, and comfort. The dedicated bus lane is marked in red, and the bus stops with the marked bus lane can be reached via footbridges equipped with escalators, ensuring a high level of accessibility and comfort for everyone.

Riyadh Bus Application

The Riyadh Bus service is supported by the use of the Riyadh Bus application, which provides many services, including trip planning with the “select destination” function, the ability to track the trip with “route tracking” through an interactive map, as well as the ability to purchase tickets through the “Buy a ticket” function.