Riyadh Metro to run until 2 AM, buses until 3 AM during Ramadan
RIYADH — Riyadh Public Transport announced the daily operating hours of the Riyadh Metro and public transport buses during the holy month of Ramadan. Riyadh Metro will operate until 2:00 after midnight on all days except Friday while public transport buses will operate until 3:00 in the early morning.
The new operating schedule aims to facilitate public transportation during the holy month. Riyadh Metro will start operating only after 12:00 PM on Friday and the service will continue until 3:00 in the early morning.
The revised schedule of the train and bus services during Ramadan is given below.
Riyadh Metro:
Sunday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Friday: 12:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Public transport buses:
Daily from 6:30 AM to 3:00 AM
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