# darb | درب

> riyadh public transport

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1549817739](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1549817739)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1549817739`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Royal Commission for Riyadh City
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (394 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.5.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-06
- **First published:** 2023-03-18
- **Size:** 140 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/darb-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8/id1549817739)
- **Website:** [https://www.rcrc.gov.sa/en/contact-info](https://www.rcrc.gov.sa/en/contact-info)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.rcrc.gov.sa/en/privacy-policy](https://www.rcrc.gov.sa/en/privacy-policy)

## Description

darb mobile app provides a convenient and efficient way to navigate Riyadh’s public transport network. It supports journey planning across metro, bus, bus-on-demand and taxi-on-demand, with QR ticketing for easy boarding. The app is designed for Arabic and English users to serve a diverse audience.

Key features include Trip Planning with multiple search options, a Live Bus Tracker, detailed Lines view, Bus on Demand, Park & Ride, and Tickets with time-based options (2-hour, 3-day, 7-day, and 30-day) and QR code tickets. Users can manage their account information anytime through My Account, with full functionality in Arabic and English.

## Rankings

- #100,740 — Overall

## Review summary

Users report major reliability and payment issues: sign-up/login failures, inability to purchase tickets, repeated charges, and overall app instability. Many want Apple Wallet integration and card linking; lack of wallet support causes friction. Despite these, the metro service is praised and the app is seen as a good start with room for improvement; the key needs are robust sign-up/login, stable ticketing, reliable payments, and support for wallet integration.

### Pros

- Metro service is excellent and well-regarded.
- The app is easy to use and user-friendly for viewing the network.
- Users see the app as a good start and are noting improvements.

### Cons

- Sign-up / login issues (new user button not working; login failed).
- Ticket purchasing and billing problems (cannot buy tickets, technical errors, duplicate charges).
- App instability and slow performance (crashes, freezes, long loading).
- Lack of Apple Wallet / Apple Pay integration (cannot add to wallet or link card; wallet transfer requested).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1549817739)