The Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network, will begin operation on Sunday. The Riyadh Metro project is the largest in the Middle East and boasts the world’s longest driverless metro line in the world.

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,

King Salman inaugurated Riyadh's new metro network, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030 that will begin serving passengers next month.

The Riyadh Metro will officially launch on Sunday, December 1 and a phased opening will see additional lines opened. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the Riyadh Metro, the backbone of the capital’s public transport network.

The metro, which will eventually span 176 kilometers, is set to become the world’s longest driverless metro system. This new public transportation network is expected to help ease traffic congestion and reduce the city’s reliance on cars.

The Riyadh Metro, Saudi Arabia's first underground railway system, is projected to initially accommodate 1.2 million passengers per day, with an eventual planned capacity of up to