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While cities like Dubai and Doha achieved similar ridership numbers over years, Riyadh did so in months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflecting public sentiment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 100-millionth passenger said: \u201cMetro made my life so much easier. No stress, no traffic, just smooth and efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Another commuter praised: \u201cIn just nine months, Riyadh Metro&#8217;s success signals a new era of smart mobility.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This achievement is a testament to Saudi Vision 2030\u2019s commitment to sustainable urban transformation, setting the stage for railway expansion and intercity connectivity that will shape the future of mobility in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a groundbreaking achievement for urban transit, the Riyadh Metro has carried over 100 million passengers since its launch in December 2024\u2014accomplished in less than nine months. Key performance indicators that stand out include: An exceptional on-time performance rate exceeding 99.7%, attesting to operational excellence. The Blue Line (Olaya\u2013Batha corridor) led the usage, transporting 46.5 million passengers, followed by the Red Line with 17 million, and the Orange Line with 12 million. The remaining three lines served a combined 24.5 million passengers. Major interchanges\u2014Qasr Al-Hokm, KAFD, stc, and the National Museum\u2014accounted for over 29% of total ridership. This milestone sets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48280,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Riyadh Metro Hits 100 Million","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Riyadh Metro Hits 100 Million Riders in Under 9 Months .. 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