Riyadh Metro welcomed on Sunday its first passengers in the much-anticipated launch that included the commencement of three lines.As part of the initial launching phase, Line 1, the Al Olaya-Al Batha route (Blue Line), alongside with Line 4, King Khalid International Airport Road (Yellow Line), and Line 6, stretching across Abdulrahman bin Auf Road and Sheikh Hassan bin Hussein bin Ali Road (Purple Line), all went into effect.For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page.The metro was inaugurated last week by Saudi King Salman. The project, spearheaded by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City under the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, aligns with the goals of Vision 2030.It aims to enhance the quality of life for Riyadh’s residents, offering efficient public transportation while complementing the city’s social, environmental and urban landscape.Phase two of the project will launch on December 15 and will include opening on Line 2, King Abdullah Road (Red Line), and Line 5,