Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH —

The Haramain High-Speed Railway transported more than 1.2 million passengers during the holy month of Ramadan 1446 AH, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous year, Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA) Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih announced on Sunday.

Dr. Al-Rumaih confirmed the success of the Kingdom’s integrated transport operational plans for the Ramadan season, which reflected high performance across multiple sectors — including railways, public buses, ride-hailing services, delivery apps, and postal logistics.

“During Ramadan, we provided integrated transport services that met the significant increase in demand, achieving record figures that reflect the sector's readiness and operational efficiency,” he said.

“We prioritized coordination between public and private sector partners to ensure smooth mobility and enhance the quality of experience for all beneficiaries.”

Public transport buses carried over 10 million passengers within cities during Ramadan, with Makkah and Madinah accounting for 34% of the total.

The ride-hailing sector also saw notable growth, with more than 7.8 million trips completed — an 81% surge compared to last year. Car rental contracts exceeded 400,000, marking a 26% rise.

In the logistics sector, over 20 million delivery orders were fulfilled via mobile apps, with Makkah and Madinah representing 32.8% of the total.

Additionally, more than 26 million shipments and postal parcels were delivered through 72 licensed companies — an 18% increase year-on-year.

Dr. Al-Rumaih reiterated the TGA’s ongoing regulatory and supervisory efforts aimed at enhancing transport service quality and operational efficiency in line with Saudi Arabia’s national strategy for transport and logistics.

He also praised the role of government agencies and private sector partners, whose joint efforts contributed to the implementation of the Kingdom’s Ramadan mobility plans and improved the experience of Umrah performers and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.