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Limousine is the common term for taxi in the big cities in the Kingdom. The fare is relatively cheap with a flag down fare of 5SR. The number of limousines have increased over the past few years to the extent that you can find a limo in every corner.
The nationality of the drivers are mostly Indian's, Pakistani's & Saudi's.
Don't worry! most of the limo drivers speak very basic English. Theme: Other
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 Private Bus by Cielo_Algaeed
1. Government owned called SAPTCO - runs within a specific routes but also runs to all the cities in the Kingdom.
2. Privately owned coasters - runs within certain areas of the city only. The fare is cheaper compared to the government owned. However, comfort is compromise. Theme: Bus
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Almost all the people/family here in Riyadh has a car of their own. From a Toyota to Lexus, from Hyundai to BMW. For most of the people here, having a car is not a luxury but a necessity. Its easier to move around esp if you're travelling with women or children. Its very rare that i see people who travel by Limo's or the so called Taxi's.
Fuel is amazingly cheap - 60 halala per liter.More or less Ten cents per liter.
Expats who work here esp male / family are usually provided by theior employer a car/van of their own. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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My hubby and I flew to Riyadh from Manila via Saudia Airlines - First Class.
The aircarft is relatively big, and for first class seating capacity they have around 20 seats with 2 spacious seats per row.
Individual TV monitor with games, movies and music.They also have Wide selection of food and drinks though no liquor or any alcoholic beverages are being served on board.
Their travelling Kit is really nice..complete with brush, toothpaste,toothbrush ,socks, lotion etc.
Below ae the list of their food menu for Manila/Riyadh flight:
FIRST MEAL:
a. Appetizer : Smoked Salmon and Marinated Scallops
b. Salad : Fresh sesonal salad or arabic salad
c. Soup : CHicken Soup or quaker soup
c.Main Course : GRilled Beef Tendeloin, Chicken with Safron Cream, Spicy Prawn with Noddles or Lamb Biryani
d. Dessert : Cream Brulee with Ice cream or fresh seasonal fruits
Hot Snacks: (Second Meal)
a. Salad: Fresh Seasonal Salad,Sautted Shrimp with Salad
b. Main COurse: Arroz La Cubana,Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Breats Tocino or Chicken Biryani
c. Dessert: Apple Pie Theme: Airplane
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These small 10 seater buses that run around all day ,they're everywhere only 40pence for the journey.Mind you they could do with some maintenance......when I say maintenance ,I mean Scrapping!!!!!! No decent exhausts,panels falling off.All part of lifes rich tapestry I suppose....When in Rome etc. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 "how long to go?" by neilward
As you can tell by the big smiles on Ed Bromley and Nigels Syms faces,its a great pleasure when you get through to the departure lounge. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 my liitle girl by toni28
note: only the men are allowed to drive here and wearing a seatbelts is a law. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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In Riyadh, taxis are commonly referred to as Limos or Limousines, most common way for people to get around the city. All taxis are strictly licensed with driver's ID in the windshield, and cars must be maintained to a reasonably safe standard. So there's really no problem with disreputable or dangerous service here. Gas is cheap, drivers don't usually complain, and the attitudes of the mostly Pakistani and India drivers are generally quite friendly and helpful. Although few cars a dangerous wrecks, some cars are better maintained or newer than others, so I usually flagged one down that appeared to have good brakes, lots of A/C, and no cracks in the windshield. Taxis are everywhere, prices are cheap, and competition keen. For those on a budget though, the buses can be just as adequate and far cheaper still. Only special buses on particular routes accept women passengers, so they must take the taxi. It's safe and acceptable for women to stand on the curb and flag down a taxi in Riyadh. However, most women, expat and Saudi alike, develop a rapport with a driver they trust, and reach an agreement to have the driver waiting for regular errands. Also, it's useful to create a list of several drivers who have cell phones and who can be called upon to make a quick pick-up within a few minutes. Naturally, women who live in compounds have to make arrangements for drivers to enter past security. Women with vehicles must also have a driver, so while gas is cheap, the cost of maintaining a vehicle and driver in Riyadh can be a significant cost. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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