The BACS consortium has announced the opening of Riyadh Metro’s first phase comprising the 64km Blue Line and Red Line. The Blue Line begins service on 1 December, followed by the Red Line on 15 December. The BACS consortium includes Bechtel, Almabani General Contractors, Consolidated Contractors Company, and Siemens Mobility.

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud officially inaugurated the Riyadh Metro as the future backbone of the capital's public transport network on November 27. A phased opening to passengers is planned between December 1 and January 5.

The first phase of the Riyadh Metro has been inaugurated by His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The project has been deemed the backbone of the capital’s public transport network and is one of the largest driverless transportation systems 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,