Expanded Public Bus Network Inaugurated in Jeddah

The Jeddah Mayoralty, in cooperation with SAPTCO and JEDTC, has launched a new and expanded public transport bus network featuring 14 main routes covering Jeddah’s north, south, east, and west.

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Key Features

  • Routes: 14 main routes.
  • Buses: 91 modern buses.
    • 88 environmentally friendly diesel buses (Euro 5 standard) with a capacity of 41 seated and 50 standing passengers.
    • 3 electric buses with a capacity of 34 seated and 38 standing passengers.
    • All buses are equipped with facilities for people with disabilities.
  • Technology: USB ports, internal screens displaying routes, 14 internal and external surveillance cameras, and a GPS tracking system.
  • Stops: Increased to 80.
  • Stations: 117 air-conditioned stations (46 existing and 71 new under implementation).

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Technology and Convenience

  • “Jeddah Buses” Mobile App: Available on the Apple Store and Google Play, offering real-time bus tracking and e-ticket purchasing.
  • Payment Options: Flexible payment options through the app or directly on the buses using Mada cards.

Expected Impact

  • Passengers: Anticipated to exceed 27 million over three years, with an average of nine million passengers annually.

Coverage

  • Key Locations: The 14 lines serve Jeddah’s most important neighborhoods and facilities, including airports, commercial centers, universities, and industrial areas.
  • Notable Stations: King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Central Vegetable Market, Jeddah University, the Industrial City, and residential areas such as Al Khalidiyah, Al-Samer, and Al-Hamra.

Route Identification

  • Unique Identification: Each line has a unique color and number (from L1 to L14).
  • Detailed Map: Features a modern, clear design illustrating various routes and major streets.

Information Access

  • Timetables and Routes: Available through the “Jeddah Buses” app, the Jeddah Transport Company’s official website (jedtc.com.sa), or its social media platforms.

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