Public Transport doesn't required to be "Lavish and Luxerious".. It is a public necessity that should reduce both Capex and Opex to deliver a sustainable and effecient systems. This is the diffrence among national systems worldwide.!
Fouad Al-AsiriFouad Al-Asiri • 1stVerified • 1stStrategic Urban PlannerStrategic Urban Planne18 hours ago • Edited • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn
Riyadh City Rail was introduced in November 2024, and within just 14 months it recorded more than 150 million passenger trips (ridership), compared to around 400 million trips in the Netherlands.
The system includes high-efficiency lines as well as lower-demand lines, supported by a complementary bus network and well-connected pedestrian networks along major streets. In addition, there are financial incentives for individuals to encourage public transport use.
Despite this, some continued to question the viability of public transport systems without solid justification!
Based on global benchmarks, by the end of 2026 Riyadh City Rail is expected to generate a social return (estimated) of around SAR 100–200 million, including improvements in public health and quality of life, reductions in emissions and fuel consumption, higher productivity, shorter travel times, increased property values, and stimulated economic activity around stations. These benefits represent both direct and indirect returns.
Research published by Erasmus University Rotterdam indicated that the Dutch national railway company NS generated a social return of €1.33 billion in 2024, despite recording a financial loss of €141 million.
This clearly illustrates the scale of the social impact produced by public transport operators.
((Public transport is not required to be profitable.))
The system includes high-efficiency lines as well as lower-demand lines, supported by a complementary bus network and well-connected pedestrian networks along major streets. In addition, there are financial incentives for individuals to encourage public transport use.
Despite this, some continued to question the viability of public transport systems without solid justification!
Based on global benchmarks, by the end of 2026 Riyadh City Rail is expected to generate a social return (estimated) of around SAR 100–200 million, including improvements in public health and quality of life, reductions in emissions and fuel consumption, higher productivity, shorter travel times, increased property values, and stimulated economic activity around stations. These benefits represent both direct and indirect returns.
Research published by Erasmus University Rotterdam indicated that the Dutch national railway company NS generated a social return of €1.33 billion in 2024, despite recording a financial loss of €141 million.
This clearly illustrates the scale of the social impact produced by public transport operators.
((Public transport is not required to be profitable.))
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