Riyadh Metro, Public Transport Buses Extend Hours during Ramadan
Therefore, the Riyadh Metro will run until 2am on all days except Friday with service extending until 3am.
The metro will begin operations at 12pm on Fridays instead of the usual morning schedule.
Meanwhile, public transport buses will operate daily from 6.30am to 3am.
From Sunday to Thursday, the Riyadh Metro will operate from 8am to 2am.
As for Saturdays, it will run from 10am to 2am, and from 12pm to 3am on Fridays.
Public transport buses will run from 6.30am to 3am daily.
The revised schedule seeks to facilitate mobility across the capital during Ramadan and provide commuters with greater flexibility in travel times.
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