Saudi Arabia’s King Salman inaugurated the Riyadh Metro project on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance urban mobility, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The metro, set to open to the public on Dec. 1, will serve as the centerpiece of the Saudi capital’s public transportation network.

The project is considered the backbone of the public transport network in Riyadh and an element of the transportation system in the city

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud launched today the Riyadh Metro project. The project is considered the backbone for Riyadh city public transp

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia officially inaugurated the Riyadh metro on November 27. Services on three lines will begin on December 1.

Saudi Arabia has begun operations of the Riyadh Metro, which is expected to help reduce traffic and boost the value of commercial and residential real estate in the city. The first phase of the driverless transport system,