Makkah & Madinah: Smart Management, Record Numbers
Makkah | BETH
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the results of its operations during the month of Ramadan, in a scene that reflects the integration of service systems to manage the movement of the Guests of الرحمن during one of the most crowded seasons of the year.
The Digital Scene
64 million passengers via shuttle transport
1.5 million trips using more than 2,600 buses
7 central stations to organize movement
21% reduction in station clearance time
2.2 million passengers via Makkah buses
51 thousand trips for Makkah taxis
4 million visitors to Miqats and Hal mosques
850 thousand worshippers in prayer areas surrounding the Grand Mosque
More than 15 thousand visitors to historical and enrichment sites
BETH Reading
What happened this Ramadan is not merely service operation… but smart crowd management:
Breaking congestion before arrival through Miqats and Hal mosques
Distributing movement between shuttle transport, buses, and taxis
Expanding capacity through surrounding prayer areas
Enhancing the experience by integrating cultural and awareness dimensions
Conclusion
Makkah did not only absorb the numbers… it re-engineered movement.
In a season measured by pressure,
the city delivered a model measured by efficiency.