Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday it is ready to open the first part of the Riyadh Metro, a major project intended to help shift the car-centric kingdom to public transport.Saudi Arabia is the world's biggest exporter of crude oil,

Riyadh Metro is considered the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh and an element of the transportation system in the city.

World’s longest driverless system City’s traffic problems growing Just 1% use public transport The first phase of Saudi Arabia’s $22.5 billion Riyadh Metro is opening today, marking a significant step toward transforming public transportation in a city known for its heavy car culture and gridlocked streets.

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.

The $22.5 billion driverless system will serve 1.2 million daily passengers, featuring sustainable technology and modern stations across 176 km network. Riyadh Metro to kick-off first phase of operations on November 27.

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is going to launch the world's longest driverless metro system. According to foreign media, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch this project of the Riyadh Metro System with a cost of US$22.5 billion, which is designed to create the world's longest driverless metro system.

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

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud launched today the Riyadh Metro project. The project is considered the backbone for Riyadh city public transp

King Salman has inaugurated the Riyadh Metro as Saudi Arabia welcomes launch of 176km transport network The Riyadh Metro will officially launch on Sunday, December 1 and a phased opening will see additional lines opened.