Riyadh: The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced that over 2,000 trips were successfully conducted through the electric scooter initiative, proving its effectiveness over two years of trials. This year, the initiative was launched as a primary service aimed at facilitating the movement of elderly and disabled pilgrims, TGA said in a news release.
According to the statement, the initiative aimed to establish permanent pathways to ease the mobility of pilgrims across three routes. The first route ran between Arafat and Muzdalifah, spanning 4 km. The second route was the western bridge leading to the Jamarat facility, with a length of 1.2 km. The third route was the eastern bridge, also leading to the Jamarat facility and covering 1.2 km.
The electric scooters were available in various models to meet the diverse needs of the pilgrims, including four-wheeled, three-wheeled, and two-wheeled versions. This variety ensured fast, efficient, and safe mobility options for all users.
The authority first experi
mented with electric scooters during the 1443 Hajj season, then expanded the trial in 1444, and has now fully implemented the service in the 1445 Hajj season. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to provide diverse and comfortable services for those visiting the Holy Mosque and the holy sites.
Source: Saudi Press Agency