Doha വിൽ Doha Metro celebrates third anniversary of popular support. A special day pass of 3 riyals for travelers as part of the anniversary. Take a special third annual day pass for 3 riyals and travel for a full day.
Day passes of 3 riyals are available only on 8th, 9th and 10th. Paper tickets of 3 riyals can be obtained from Travel Card Vending Machines or Gold Club Offices at Doha Metro Stations. The service of Doha Metro started on May 8, 2019. It has covered more than 44,000 km in 3 years.
The first service was on the long red line from Al Quasar to Al Wakrah South. By the end of the 3 year service, the service from Wakrah to Al Quasar had been extended to Qatar, Lagtafia, Qatar University and Lucille QNB. In November 2019, the Doha Metro began operating on the Gold Line from Ras Bu Aboud to Al Azizia and in December on the Green Line from Al Mansoura to Al Rifa (Mall of Qatar).
From the date of commencement till March 2022, more than 1.5 million travel cards (Standard and Gold Club) have been issued. Doha Metro’s MetroLink buses, which started operating on 13 routes, now operate on 43 routes from 37 stations. The earliest travel cards were Limited Use, Standard and Gold. Later, paper tickets for limited use were scrapped as part of environmental protection.
Metro immersed in public life
In 3 years, the Doha Metro has become a part of people’s lives. The Doha Metro has become even more popular with the launch of services including free Metro Link buses and Metro Express taxis within 4-5 km of metro stations to facilitate commuters.
What makes the Doha Metro so popular is that you can get to the office and back home on time without getting stuck in traffic. Parking and rides are also available at 12 metro stations. The Doha Metro is free of charge for spectators during major sports tournaments in the country. From expatriates to students to office workers, the Doha Metro is used to travel to schools and offices.
The Metro has seen a record number of commuters on weekends and Eid holidays. Alternative travel facilities are also provided on Metro Link buses for passengers in case of repairs or upgrades on Metro lines. The Metro was built at a cost of about $ 18 billion. There are currently 37 stations on the Red, Green and Gold lines. Active from all stationery to food stalls.
Mishreb, a major transit station that connects the Red, Green and Gold Lines, also features paintings by local artists. With 3 years of service, the Doha Metro has become a superstar in the minds of locals and expats alike.