How Madinah is moving differently with Careem Bike

Madinah’s streets are changing, not with more traffic, but with more movement.

Since its launch just one year ago, Careem Bike in Madinah has clocked over one million rides, turning what began as a pilot in micromobility into a citywide shift in how people move.

This achievement is the result of fruitful collaboration between Careem, Al Maqar Development Company, and key government entities, including the Madinah Municipality and the Madinah Development Authority.

The impact

Across 60+ bike and e-scooter stations in Madinah, riders have traveled 3.5 million kilometres—the equivalent of circling the earth almost 90 times. But it’s not just about distance. It’s about what didn’t happen as a result.

Every short trip on a bike replaced what could have been a car trip. That’s:

• 535 tons of CO₂ emissions avoided

• The equivalent of planting 24,300 palm trees, each one a symbol of Madinah’s heritage, and now, its environmental commitment

• Thousands of daily moments when people chose to move smarter, not louder

Where are people going?

Some of the most-used routes speak volumes about how people are integrating micro-mobility into daily life and spiritual routines:

• Darb Al-Sunnah (Quba): 10 stations. A corridor averaging 650 daily trips, covering 90,000 km so far.

• Central Area Loop: 20 stations. Connecting hotels, shops, and visitors to the Haram.

• King Fahd Road (Uhud Route): A key artery for those entering from the city’s north side.

• Sultana to Haram: 7 stations linking malls, hotels, and local hotspots directly to the Haram gates.

The most popular destinations include:

• Masjid Quba: Most active between 12 AM–2 AM, especially during Ramadan nights

• Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi: Busiest at 5 AM and 12 PM

• Masjid Sayyid Al-Shuhada (Uhud): Peak traffic at 6 AM and 11 PM

Ramadan 2025: a turning point

During Ramadan 2025 alone, Careem Bikes in Madinah saw:

• 80,000 trips

• 230,000 km travelled

• 9,000+ active users

• A 29% spike in demand vs the previous month

• 714 trips in one day at Al-Nabawi

• 254 trips in a single day at Masjid Quba

Even the Ramadan Pass took off, used by over 680 people, accounting for 7,000+ trips in just one month.

Movement with meaning

Careem Bike in Madinah isn’t just a transport option; it’s a cultural and environmental shift. It’s helping visitors connect with the city in quieter, cleaner, more mindful ways. It’s giving residents, retail workers, and pilgrims alike an affordable, fast way to move.

And above all, it’s proving that smart cities don’t have to be big to be bold—they just have to be built for people.

Want to ride?

Open the Careem app, find your nearest Careem Bike station, and start moving differently in Madinah.