The City of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of their driverless, fully-automated metro network.
The Saudi capital launched the network as part of the Riyadh Public Transport (RPT) initiative, launched by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) to provide integrated public transport solutions.
The Riyadh public transport network includes 6 rapid fully-automated metro lines running through 85 metro stations.
The Metro was officially inaugurated by His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the King of Saudi Arabia.
Led by RCRC, the project also received aid from RATP Dev in the launch of the autonomous metro network.
CEO of RATP Dev, Hiba Farès, stated:
“Today, I am honored to celebrate not just the completion of an extraordinary project, but a stepchange for public transport in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia. This integrated network will transform mobility, allowing residents and visitors to transition from cardependent travel to a more sustainable and connected transport system. As a global leader in urban transport and high-capacity networks, we are proud to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, delivering a modern, innovative mobility solution that supports growth and accelerates sustainable urban development.”
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