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2/13/24, 11:43 AM Emaar The Economic City partners with HopOn for smart city transportation

Emaar The Economic City partners with HopOn for
smart city transportation

Jeddah, February 11, 2024, Emaar The Economic City, the principal developer behind King
Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), unveiled a strategic collaboration with HopOn, a leading
provider of public and shared transportation solutions for smart cities. This partnership aims
to introduce a smart and sustainable transportation system within KAEC.
The breadth of this partnership encompasses various initiatives, notably facilitating
transportation from the Haramain High-Speed Railway station to key areas and destinations
within the city. This includes offering diverse transportation options such as bus routes,
customized solutions, vans, as well as two- and three-wheel scooters, and mechanical and
electric bicycles. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on implementing smart
transportation solutions and innovative roadside parking or designated garages. These
measures will enable city residents and visitors to effortlessly book their trips and parking
spaces through user-friendly smart applications.
Emaar emphasized that this collaboration signifies a significant stride towards enhancing
mobility solutions and delivering innovative transportation services and smart parking
facilities within KAEC. Notably, the partnership underscores the core principles of
sustainability and carbon neutrality, aligning closely with the objectives outlined in the Saudi
Vision 2030.
KAEC is committed to providing communities with a developed, healthy, and secure
environment. It boasts ample green spaces, complemented by dedicated lanes for
pedestrians and bicycles, all within close proximity to the picturesque beaches of the Red
Sea. This partnership underscores KAEC's unwavering commitment to creating a modern,
sustainable, and community-centric urban environment in line with the overarching goals of
Saudi Vision 2030.

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