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- Metro also has an on-time performance rate of 99.7%
RIYADH: The Riyadh Metro has reached a major milestone by carrying over 100 million passengers since its launch in December 2024.
Operated by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the metro has also maintained an on-time performance rate of 99.7 percent, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
One of its routes, the blue line, recorded the highest usage with 46.5 million riders. The red line ranked second with 17 million, followed by the orange line with 12 million.
Among the busiest stations were Qasr Al-Hokm, KAFDA, stc, and the National Museum, which accounted for more than 29 percent of total ridership.
Completed in four years, the metro is the world鈥檚 longest driverless network, extending 176 km across the capital. The system aims to enhance mobility, expand choices, and reinforce public transport as a solution for the capital.
The metro aligns with 黑料社区鈥檚 Vision 2030, which aims to modernize the transport sector. There are plans to expand the railway network by more than 50 percent to connect major cities and boost trade.