Three star powerhouse

A Mercedes is still a Mercedes. These trucks dominate the Kingdom's roads and preferred by most drivers for its comfort and power. Here are some latest photos as below:

MB 1933 Truck 

MB 1933 Truck side view

Firetrucks and Emergency Vehicles in KSA

I am quite sad that I am still not able to get photos of firetrucks and emergency vehicles used in the Kingdom. But if given the chance, if there is a right time (and an officer kind enough who will let me take photos), hopefully I can snap some photos.

Firetrucks and emergency vehicles used here in KSA majority are from the US (purchased by the Civil Defense and Red Crescent) and are colored neon green so that it can be seen even at night. But some still use Mercedes Benz and other European brand models fitted with ladders and pumps, like this photo below:

from http://www.fire-engine-photos.com

Please visit  www.firetruckmall.com if you want to see more fire trucks that they are selling. Some of them already made its way here in KSA.

Lets hear it for the 'BUS'

Buses are one of the oldest mode of transport since the early days of road travel. Transporting a lot of people from one place to another could be simple to some, but a hard days work for the bus drivers.

I did not take some more photos of buses here in Saudi Arabia, actually they use more small buses here (like Toyota Coaster). Nowadays, they commonly use buses as below:

GMC and International  are one of the most common brands used as buses here in KSA

Ashok Leyland buses are becoming common to transport workers to sites. Frankly speaking, I don't like these buses, it is not comfortable to ride on. And it looks like a box with wheels. Due to its cheap price, some companies buy this.

TATA buses like the ones on the photo are also used commonly. Like the Ashok Leyland, they are cheap and look less attractive. But for transporting workers to the site and back, it does the job.