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RIYADH: The Kingdom鈥檚 Transport General Authority will provide more than 27,000 buses to transport pilgrims during Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The vehicles will operate on 16 routes, with 11 stops and stations along the way, to make it easy for visitors to reach their destinations. More than 3,500 buses will be used exclusively to carry people to and from the Grand Mosque of Makkah.
The authority has also allocated 355 buses in Makkah and 27 in Madinah for pilgrims鈥� general use throughout their Hajj visit.
For the comfort and privacy of all, passengers are prohibited from smoking or eating on the buses and asked to refrain from holding loud telephone conversations.
The authority has also allocated 355 buses in Makkah and 27 in Madinah for pilgrims鈥� general use throughout their Hajj visit. (SPA)
Each vehicle is equipped to cater to individuals with mobility issues or disabilities and all drivers have been told to treat passengers with due care and respect.
On journeys exceeding three hours that encounter delays of more than an hour, passengers will be given complimentary meals and refreshments.
The transport authority has set up a hot line number 鈥� 19929 鈥� for people wishing to report any issues regarding their travel and can also be contacted on X via its customer care account @TGA_CARE.