Riyadh Metro inaugurated three of its six lines on Sunday, a milestone for the city’s infrastructure which provides residents and visitors with a long-anticipated public transit option in an otherwise car-dependent city suffering worsening gridlock.

Big achievements take time,” remarked university student Ahmed Al-Omari quoting a Saudi proverb as the Riyadh Metro officially began operations, opening three lines to passengers on Sunday morning. This long-anticipated mega-project is a significant milestone in advancing infrastructure to meet the needs of Riyadh’s rapidly growing population.

Next stop: traffic-free travel… Yesterday was a momentous day in Saudi history. First announced in 2012, the Riyadh Metro has been a project that everyone (and we mean everyone) has been waiting for.

BACS Consortium delivers first phase of Middle East's largest metro systemRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --<br /

Riyadh's new unmanned metro service, partly designed and built by Samsung C&T, began operations on Sunday.The network includes six lines and spans a total of 176 kilometers of track. The Korean construction giant described the project as "the largest of its kind in the world.

Riyadh Metro opens with six lines, 176km network, and fares from SR4 to SR350. Tickets available via Darb app with seamless travel options.

Saudi Arabia opens the first operational phase of the Riyadh Metro, with three lines available to the public from December 1. The major project is intended to help shift the car-centric kingdom to public transport.