Eastern Province Municipality, Transport Authority discuss transport system upgrades

Fahd bin Mohammed Al-Jubeir, Mayor of the Eastern Province, and Fawaz bin Zanaaf Al-Sahli, President of the Transport General Authority, held a meeting at the municipality headquarters in Dammam on Tuesday to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and integration for improving transport services in the Eastern Province.

The meeting addressed coordination between the municipality and the authority on transport sector issues, and discussed how to develop mobility services and enhance the efficiency of the system to meet the needs of beneficiaries, support urban development, and improve quality of life in the cities and governorates of the Eastern Province.

Both sides reviewed ways to continue coordination with relevant entities, monitor transport activities and service levels, and boost operational efficiency to support the development of a safe and reliable transport system for residents and visitors.

The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen integration among transport sector stakeholders and develop services according to best practices, in line with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030.