Prince Faisal bin Salman, Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region, has officially launched an electric bus service in the area. This modern, environmentally friendly mode of public transport will operate under the “Madina Bus” fleet, offering more than 16 trips per day over an 18-hour time period. The bus will serve both visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque and residents of the region. The electric bus can cover a distance of 250 km on a single charge and will follow a dedicated track connecting Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport to the Prophet’s Mosque. Passengers will also benefit from flight details displayed inside and seats designated for individuals with disabilities. This new service is one of several projects being implemented by the Public Authority for Transport in partnership with the Madinah Region Development Authority and the local municipality.
Prince Faisal bin Salman, Governor of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Region, inaugurated the electric bus services, one of the modern models of environmentally friendly public transport, in the presence of the Minister of Transport and Logistics, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser.
The bus will provide its services to the visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque and the residents of the region, through more than 16 trips per day over the course of 18 hours, as it will join the “Madina Bus” fleet, which aims to enhance the service of the residents and visitors of Medina by operating the public transport bus system through 4 main routes.
The electric bus is distinguished by its high operational efficiency, which enables it to travel a distance of 250 km on a single charge, via a dedicated track that links Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Airport with the Prophet’s Mosque, with a total distance of 38 km. The display that shows the details of the flight, in addition to allocating a group of seats to serve people with disabilities.
The bus is one of the projects of the Public Authority for Transport, which it is implementing in partnership with the Madinah Region Development Authority and the Municipality of the region.
The inauguration of the electric bus services in Medina is a significant step towards environmentally friendly public transportation. The high operational efficiency and dedicated track make it a convenient and accessible option for residents and visitors of the region. The Public Authority for Transport, Madinah Region Development Authority, and the Municipality of the region must be applauded for their efforts in implementing this project. With the addition of this innovative bus to the “Madina Bus” fleet, we hope to see continued progress towards sustainable modes of transportation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
