Operating daily between Dammam and Al-Ahsa, the bus, which can go up to 635 kilometers on a single charge and accommodate 45 passengers, will traverse 359 kilometers as part of intercity transportation under management by SATCO, a licensed operator in the southern concession area.

Among the notable attendees of the inauguration event were Deputy Minister of Transport and Logistics Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA), Presenters discussed the operations, fueling procedure, safety precautions, and part the hydrogen bus plays in lowering carbon emissions.

Prince Saud underlined that the introduction of this environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered bus fits Saudi Vision 2030, which stresses environmental sustainability and the acceptance of creative green technologies. He expressed satisfaction in Al-Ahsa acting as the launch site for this project, which seeks to improve the quality of life by means of contemporary, safe, environmentally friendly transportation options for locals and guests.

Similar ideas were expressed by Dr. Al-Rumaih, who said that the bus test shows the TGA's dedication to encouraging creativity and sustainable transportation solutions, These initiatives as he pointed out, line up with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to lower carbon emissions and increase Saudi Arabia 's transportation-related regional and global competitiveness.

The hydrogen bus project is the outcome of government agencies working with commercial sector partners. Important players are Al-Majdouie-Hyundai, which supplied the bus; Saudi Aramco and Air Products, in charge of running and monitoring the hydrogen fueling station; and Abdullah Hashim Company, which uses specialized tankers to supply hydrogen gas.

The TGA underlined that this trial launch is a component of a larger plan aiming at including cutting-edge technologies into Saudi Arabia's transportation system, This cooperation model emphasizes the Kingdom's emphasis on encouraging public and private sectors' cooperation in order to assist sustainability objectives.

The most recent in a line of environmentally friendly transportation initiatives driven by the TGA is this hydrogen-powered bus. Previous benchmarks include introducing a hydrogen-powered taxi in Jeddah and the first operating license for a train run powered by hydrogen to Saudi Railway Company (SAR). These projects, which follow Saudi Arabia's larger dedication to lower its environmental impact as stated in the Saudi Green Initiative, depict that country.

The Al-Ahsa bus trial is evidence of the Kingdom's will to embrace environmentally friendly technologies and create creative means of mobility, Saudi Arabia is not only improving local mobility but also modeling sustainable development in the area by giving environmental sustainability top priority and using current technologies, These initiatives enhance the quality of life for people and residents and help to participate in the worldwide fight against climate change.

The advent of hydrogen-powered vehicles illustrates Saudi Arabia's forward-looking attitude to matching environmental stewardship with economic prosperity, Projects like these open the path for a cleaner, more sustainable future as the country keeps working on its Vision 2030 targets.

Saudi Arabia Begins Trial Launch of First Hydrogen-Powered Bus in Al-Ahsa

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