Saudi Arabia's transport network sees record demand, with Haramain Railway carrying over 1.2 million passengers in Ramadan

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s transportation network experienced record-breaking demand and performance during Ramadan, with the Haramain High-Speed Railway transporting over 1.2 million passengers, marking a 21 per cent increase compared to last year, according to the Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Dr. Rumaih Al Rumaih.

“During Ramadan, we provided integrated transport services that met the significant increase in demand, achieving record figures that reflect the sector's readiness and operational efficiency,” said Dr. Al Rumaih in a statement on Sunday.

He credited the achievement to coordinated efforts between public and private stakeholders, emphasising the focus on smooth mobility and high-quality service for pilgrims, residents, and visitors.

Public transport buses carried over 10 million passengers within Saudi cities during the month, with Mecca and Medina alone accounting for 34 percent of the total ridership.

The ride-hailing sector saw particularly sharp growth, completing more than 7.8 million trips — an 81 per cent year-on-year increase.

Meanwhile, car rental activity also spiked, with more than 400,000 contracts signed during the holy month, up 26 pe rcent from the previous year.

The logistics sector posted equally strong results. Over 20 million delivery orders were fulfilled via mobile applications, with Makkah and Madinah accounting for nearly a third of the total.

Shipments

Additionally, more than 26 million shipments and postal parcels were delivered across the country by 72 licensed companies, representing an 18 percent rise compared to last Ramadan.

Dr. Al Rumaih emphasized that these figures reflect not only the sector’s preparedness but also the effectiveness of ongoing regulatory and supervisory efforts aimed at raising service quality and operational standards.

He reiterated the TGA’s commitment to supporting the goals of the Kingdom’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy, part of the broader Vision 2030 agenda.

He also extended his appreciation to government entities and private sector partners for their contributions to the Kingdom’s Ramadan mobility plan. Their collaboration, he noted, was instrumental in enhancing the overall experience for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.