Madinah Bus Project to launch new route and stops from tomorrow
Madinah’s public bus network will add a new route and stops from tomorrow, expanding to 16 routes and 476 stops to better serve key city locations.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Madinah Bus Project will launch a new route and additional stops on its public transport network starting tomorrow, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience and serve vital locations across Madinah. With this expansion, the network will reach a total of 16 routes and 476 stops, alongside an increase in daily trips on existing routes.
The Madinah bus network connects 16 routes, linking various neighborhoods, key destinations, and major services. It offers direct transport options between the Prophet’s Mosque, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Haramain High-Speed Railway, as well as mosques, landmarks, healthcare, educational, and service facilities, in addition to several residential areas.
According to the updated operational plan, the network includes the following routes: "Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport – Prophet’s Mosque" with 6 stops; "Haramain High-Speed Railway – Prophet’s Mosque" with 6 stops; "Haramain High-Speed Railway – Miqat" with 33 stops; "Al-Faisaliah – Mudayneb" with 52 stops; "Sayyid Al-Shuhada Square – Al-Aaliyah" with 30 stops; "Al-Qaswa – Al-Khalidiyah" with 37 stops; "King Fahd Quran Printing Complex – Al-Khandaq" with 21 stops; "Al-Faisaliah – Miqat" with 39 stops; "Mount Ayr – Al-Daitha" with 30 stops; "Miqat – Industrial City" with 10 stops; "Mahzur District – Bustan Al-Safiyah" with 16 stops; "Airport District – Quba Mosque" with 34 stops; "Shuran District – Al-Areed District" with 56 stops; "Al-Jabal Park – Wahat Al-Oyoun" with 39 stops; "Airport District – Al-Aaliyah" with 45 stops; and "Al-Aaliyah – Al-Qaswa" with 22 stops.
The project, overseen by the Madinah Region Development Authority, aims to diversify connection points between routes, improving access across various destinations. The expanded network covers a wide range of locations, creating a multi-route transport system that integrates religious sites, service destinations, and residential neighborhoods, thereby broadening mobility options within Madinah.