Saudi Arabia’s King Salman officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro on Wednesday, ending a 12-year megaproject.

Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward transforming urban mobility with the launch of the Riyadh Metro. This driverless transport system is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and boost the value of commercial and residential real estate in Riyadh.

The first phase of Riyadh Metro was launched on Wednesday, a significant step to reshape the Saudi capital’s public transport landscape. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the project,

King Salman inaugurated Riyadh's new metro network, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030 that will begin serving passengers next month.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro as the future backbone of the capital's public transport network on November 27. A phased opening to passengers is planned between December 1 and January 5.

The metro, which will eventually span 176 kilometers, is set to become the world’s longest driverless metro system. This new public transportation network is expected to help ease traffic congestion and reduce the city’s reliance on cars.

ALBAWABA - As part of its shift from a car focused transportation practice to a more sustainable public transit system, Saudi Arabia is scheduled to beg

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia officially inaugurated the Riyadh metro on November 27. Services on three lines will begin on December 1.

Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday it is ready to open the first part of the Riyadh Metro, a major project intended to help

The metro will be available for public use from December 1 and will operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurates Riyadh Metro. infrastructure, King Salman, public transport,