Monday, June 19, 2023
Adding 9 new routes with the start of 2nd Phase of Riyadh Bus Network
The start of second phase of the "Riyadh Bus" service, which is a part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh, announced by the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh. Recommend : Children vaccinations are free at clinics of Ministry of Health
As the project continues to launch the remaining stages with the aim of full operation, it will eventually cover 1,120 km from the districts of Riyadh through 500 new stations and stopping points.
- This brings the total routes to 24 routes served by 560 buses covering more than 1,100 stations and stopping points and covering 1,120 km out of a total network of 1,900 km of Riyadh Bus, at the end of the current year. Most Viewed : 1st phase of Riyadh Bus service
- The King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh aims to develop public transport in the city of Riyadh and bring about a qualitative shift that enhances the public transport sector in the capital.
- The authority noted that the first phase witnessed the operation of more than 180,000 buses, and the number of passengers increased. The second phase of Riyadh buses was launched after the first phase in the month of Shaaban.
- The "Riyadh bus" helps in enabling the travel of various societal groups to their final destinations, with carbon dioxide emissions. See Also : Riyadh Bus discount cards, seating for families
- The Riyadh bus services are gradually expanding to reach all passengers and target groups in order to facilitate their arrival at their destinations. The authority launched the second phase of the Riyadh bus under the slogan "Bus - Routes - More Stations" with the intention of introducing the available services and additions that have been developed in the network.
- The "choose your destination" feature, which enables users to plan their trip, select their destination, and then purchase tickets, is part of the second phase, which also sees the introduction of new features through the official electronic application of Riyadh buses (Riyadh bus), which can be found in various app stores. To directly track bus movements on the chosen routes, the ticket and a map update have both been introduced.
- Additional ticket options have also been introduced, giving customers a choice of three different ticket validity periods, 3 days, 7 days, or 30 days. These tickets can be purchased through either the application or the ticket issuance machine, which is located in some stations and is also where trail cards can be purchased. Read : Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah month for Muslims
