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.

Merc Truck

MB Actros - front and center

Mercedes Benz Garbage truck

We all love Mercs. Its a symbol of prestige and safety.
On the pic below, it is more of a utilitarian, a simple but helpful beast that takes all the garbage easily. Color is unique too.

The driver gave me a thumbs up on taking this picture. I don't mind the bad smell, seeing their smile is okay for me.

Eid Mubarak!

I would like to say Eid Mubarak to my Muslim Brothers, even though I am not a Muslim myself.

I have seen some truck websites, and I am impressed on their design and how detailed they are on their pictures and their description.

For me I have different approach, I just snap away and awe at these elegant beasts.

I don't care which brand or model they are, what you see here are trucks that are working... moving as we speak. Actually when I snap them, some of them are zipping across the Saudi roads, or just recently parked while the driver is on a short errand.

Hope you enjoyed it. Leave a comment as you like. If you can tell what are the models of each trucks here, the better.

Some odd photos of trucks

Now this one below, I tell you, you cannot count the wheels underneath, as it is carrying a whole refinery above! Too bad did not get a good photo :(

 I did not get a good photo of the MB Truck on the center. The color is orange. Quite a unique color indeed.

I have these photos which are taken either spontaneously, or just having a slow 'shutter-finger.'

Why I am fascinated with trucks in Saudi Arabia?

One guy commented to me in youtube that I must be crazy telling that these trucks from KSA are cool.

I have been working in Saudi Arabia for 6 years. I do not know but very few has the same passion as I have right now. it gives me pleasure seeing those trucks pass along the long widening highways in the gulf. They carry important goods like food, clothing, natural gas, petrol, raw materials, machinery, housing, you name it, they have it here. One more thing that makes them stand out than their counterparts is their ability to move in exterme soaring temperatures (almost 50C!) and dry cold winter seasons.

Another thing, is their drivers. They drive for hours trying to reach their destination on time. They battle heat, cold, sandstorms, reckless drivers, low wages, and abusive employers.

So my friends, call me crazy or anything, they are the coolest thing in my eyes than a Ferrari or a Porsche. The real workhorse comes from trucks. I will give more pics later on, so keep on checking my blog.