All routes of Makkah Buses project completed

All routes of Makkah Buses project completed

Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Unified Transport Center of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the completion of the last trial phase of the public transport project "Makkah Buses" with launching of all the routes. With the completion of the last phase, the center has operated the routes 3, 10, and 11, which in turn will link the central area around the Grand Mosque to a number of vital sites in Makkah, such as the neighborhoods of Al-Shuhada, Al-Kakiyyah, and Ju'ranah. The Makkah Buses Project includes 12 routes, with the buses stopping at nearly 200 stop stations, in addition to the fact that more than 200 buses, of two types, pass through the routes. The first type of buses was identified as regular buses, with a capacity of 85 passengers, while the second type is articulated buses, with a capacity of 125 passengers. Both types of buses are available around the clock and driven by about 550 drivers. The buses that have been designated for these routes are characterized by being equipped with several advantages, such as: fire systems; first-aid; protection systems; surveillance cameras, and collision avoidance systems; e-information screens that display destination and