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Al-Rumaih: Riyadh public transport nears 500 million users within 2 years

MENA Climate Desk · 9 Nov 2026 · 1 min
Al-Rumaih: Riyadh public transport nears 500 million users within 2 years

Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih revealed that Riyadh's public transport network has recorded nearly 500 million users in less than two years since its launch. The Riyadh Metro network comprises 85 stations and is complemented by a bus network powered by a combination of electricity and conventional fuels. The transport and logistics sector accounts for approximately 30 percent of global energy demand, and the Kingdom is implementing initiatives to achieve carbon emission reduction targets through the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.