27 May, 2021
Free Wi-Fi is now available on all of the large gold buses, covering the majority of destinations. The smaller bus which travel the short journey to Thuwal do not have Wi-Fi.
For bus users ages 18+, you must show your COVID-19 status is listed as immune, immune by first dose, or immune by recovery using the Tawakkalna app at the time of boarding. No Record of Infection of COVID-19 status will be accepted for the Jeddah hospital bus and work haul bus only. Download the Tawakkalna App.
For the safety of the whole community, please ensure you follow Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines at KAUST and while using KAUST buses off campus.
While our off-campus bus services remain heavily subsidized by KAUST, fees are being introduced for Thuwal and KAEC corniche buses. In keeping with the strategy to Grow Strategically while Optimizing Costs, introducing charging for these buses will help us continue to find efficiencies and optimize resources.
The round-trip fee is paid by card only when you arrive at the bus. There is no one-way payment option and cash cannot be accepted at this time.
Discounts: Children aged 12 and under ride free. University students and their dependents also ride free, and copy of the KAUST ID indicating the primary's student status is required to be provided as proof.
Pre-booking is recommended to guarantee your seat, as we resume the service with 50% bus occupancy level.
Wishing you a pleasant journey ahead!