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200 million passengers have used the Riyadh Metro since its launch... and the "Blue" line is the most frequently used
project has achieved The Riyadh Metro a new milestone, reaching 200 million passengers between its launch in December 2024 and March 2026. This reflects the growing reliance of Riyadh residents on modern public transportation.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City explained that the system has achieved high operational standards, with service quality reaching 99.81%. The total number of trips completed reached 1.15 million, and the trains covered an operational distance exceeding 32.7 million kilometers across various routes.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City explained that the system has achieved high operational standards, with service quality reaching 99.81%. The total number of trips completed reached 1.15 million, and the trains covered an operational distance exceeding 32.7 million kilometers across various routes.
The data revealed that the Blue Route topped the list of most frequently used routes, accounting for 45% of total passengers, followed by the Red Route at 16%, and then the Orange Route at 14%. This reflects the high demand for routes connecting the capital's most vital axes.
At the station level, the Financial Center Station, the Qasr Al-Hukm Station, the STC Station, and the National Museum Station were among the most frequently used by passengers, given their strategic locations connecting commercial, tourist, and service areas in Riyadh.
The Authority affirmed that these figures reflect the success of Riyadh's public transport system in providing a reliable and advanced transportation experience that contributes to improving quality of life, reducing traffic congestion, and reinforcing the city's commitment to adopting sustainable transportation solutions within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
At the station level, the Financial Center Station, the Qasr Al-Hukm Station, the STC Station, and the National Museum Station were among the most frequently used by passengers, given their strategic locations connecting commercial, tourist, and service areas in Riyadh.
The Authority affirmed that these figures reflect the success of Riyadh's public transport system in providing a reliable and advanced transportation experience that contributes to improving quality of life, reducing traffic congestion, and reinforcing the city's commitment to adopting sustainable transportation solutions within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
