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Riyadh Metro aims to break Saudi capital’s car gridlock

By Megha Merani
The Riyadh Western Metro Station, one of four main commuter hubs on the network Royal Commission for Riyadh City
The Riyadh Western Metro Station, one of four main commuter hubs on the network

World's longest driverless system

City's traffic problems growing

Just 1% use public transport

The first phase of Saudi Arabia’s $22.5 billion Riyadh Metro is opening on December 1, marking a significant step toward transforming public ...

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