Riyadh announces Eid Al-Adha operating hours for metro and buses
Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Riyadh's public transport has announced the Eid Al-Adha holiday operating hours for the Riyadh Metro and city buses, confirming that train services will end at a unified time of 12 midnight across all lines, while start times will vary by route.
The Orange Line will operate from 10 a.m. to midnight during the period from June 5 to June 14 (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9 to 18). It will return to its regular schedule of 6 a.m. start time on June 15.
For the remaining metro lines:
On June 5, services will begin at 8 a.m.
From June 6 to June 8, operations will start at 10 a.m.
From June 9 to June 11, start time will revert to 8 a.m.
Regular operations (starting at 6 a.m.) resume from June 12 onward.
Meanwhile, Riyadh's bus services will run daily from 5 a.m. to midnight during the period from June 5 to June 12.
Additionally, on-demand buses will be available during this period to meet increased holiday travel needs.
They urged commuters to stay informed through official channels and the Riyadh transport app for real-time updates.
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