Intercity buses in Saudi Arabia transport over 892,000 passengers in Q2 2026
More than 892,000 passengers traveled between Saudi cities by bus in Q2 2026, with Makkah and Riyadh recording the highest numbers, officials report.
In Q2 2026, intercity buses in Saudi Arabia transported over 892,000 passengers between cities and provinces, according to the Transport General Authority. Makkah and Riyadh led the passenger numbers, with 242,857 and 206,527 respectively. The authority's statistical bulletin reveals a growing demand for intercity transport, as passengers from other regions also increased.
These figures come as the Transport General Authority works on expanding bus transport projects in collaboration with both public and private sectors. The aim is to improve service quality, user experience, and coverage across the Kingdom, aligning with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
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