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Daily News Egypt
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Sweden discuss advancing local electric bus manufacturing, sustainable transport
Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, met with Johan Forssell, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the transport and industrial sectors. Swedish Ambassador to Cairo, Håkan Emsgård, also attended the meeting. Al-Wazir underscored the longstanding and robust relations between Egypt and Sweden, expressing a strong desire to deepen collaboration, particularly in enhancing road safety—an effort aligned with Egypt's extensive national infrastructure projects in roads and bridges. Minister Forssell, leading a delegation of Swedish institutions and companies, expressed Sweden's keen interest in investing in Egypt's industrial development. He affirmed Sweden's readiness to support Egypt through technology transfer, expertise sharing, and cooperation across various transport sectors, recognizing Egypt's strategic position as a gateway to Africa. A key focus of the meeting was Egypt's initiative to localize the manufacturing of electric buses as part of its broader environmental and industrial strategy. Al-Wazir noted that Swedish company Volvo already manufactures electric buses in Egypt for export to the UK and several European markets. The ministers also discussed collaboration on Egypt's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Plans include the joint production of 100 electric buses, the development of electric charging infrastructure for upcoming BRT phases, and the implementation of advanced control and monitoring systems. Al-Wazir welcomed Swedish support in rolling out BRT services in Alexandria and emphasized opportunities for collaboration with other Swedish companies in the fields of renewable energy and pharmaceutical innovation, such as AstraZeneca. During the meeting, Al-Wazir and Forssell, along with Ambassador Emsgård, witnessed the signing of a Letter of Intent between Egypt's Land Transport Regulatory Authority and the International Swedish Industry Council. The agreement outlines cooperation in public transport planning, capacity building, technical evaluations, and knowledge transfer—particularly for BRT projects. Both sides concluded the meeting by agreeing to establish a series of expert-level follow-up sessions to monitor the implementation of joint projects and explore additional opportunities for Swedish companies in Egypt's growing market.
CTV News
5 days ago
- CTV News
‘It's remarkable how far we've come': Taking transit celebrations on the road
London Transit staff hand out cake and stickers in London, Ont. on May 26, 2025. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London) What better way to celebrate 150 years of a transit service than by taking the festivities on the road? Members of the LTC team were at the new transfer station at Wellington Street and King Street from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon. They were out there handing out cake and commemorative stickers to formally kick-off a year of transit service celebrations. LTC spokesperson Caroline Roy was part of the team handing out goodies. Roy told CTV News the transit service continues to go through remarkable changes. 'We started off in 1875 with a horse drawn carriage down Dundas and grew from there,' said Roy. 'We're very excited to see where we're heading. It's remarkable how far we've come.' LTC London - May 2025 London Transit staff hand out cake and stickers in London, Ont. on May 26, 2025. (Gerry Dewan/CTV News London) Roy said the biggest evolution has been in recent years with the introduction of the Bus Rapid Transit service, which includes dedicated bus lanes and priority traffic signals to help improve service times. The roving celebrations will be visiting various shopping centres throughout the rest of the week: Tuesday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cherryhill Mall food court Tuesday, May 27 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Masonville Place transit terminal Wednesday, May 28 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at White Oaks Mall transit stop Thursday, May 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Argyle Mall transit terminal Friday, May 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Westmount Mall transit terminal According to LTC, the service carried 158,154 riders in its first year and now carries 19.2 million people annually. The service is planning celebration events throughout its anniversary year.
Jordan News
5 days ago
- Business
- Jordan News
15 New Electric Buses to Operate in Amman in the Second Half of 2025 - Jordan News
15 New Electric Buses to Operate in Amman in the Second Half of 2025 The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has purchased 15 new electric buses that will begin operating in the second half of 2025 as part of the Amman Bus and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. اضافة اعلان According to Carol Haddad, the head of transport network design at GAM, the current fleet includes approximately 300 buses—175 for the BRT system and 131 for Amman Bus. Haddad noted that during the first third of 2025, around 7,208,228 passengers used the BRT system, while 3,593,044 passengers used Amman Bus services, highlighting growing demand for public transportation in the capital. GAM previously announced that the number of fare-exempt cards issued for senior citizens and persons with disabilities reached 33,390 cards as of last Friday. These cards have been used for over 9 million trips since the launch of the system—2,246,913 trips on BRT buses and 6,885,475 trips on Amman Bus. Amman's Bus Rapid Transit is the city's first high-capacity rapid public transport system. It offers a flexible, safe, and highly reliable service using large-capacity buses that run on dedicated lanes with frequencies as short as every 3 minutes. The system also includes fully integrated and modern transit stations. Al-Mamlaka TV
See - Sada Elbalad
6 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt's Rapid Transit Bus to Operate in June, Says Minister
Taarek Refaat Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Industry and Transport announced that in the field of sustainable, environmentally friendly mass transit, the state has implemented the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the Ring Road, one of the most important traffic arteries in Greater Cairo. The pilot operation, without passengers, was conducted in the first phase, with 14 stations from the Police Academy to the Alexandria Agricultural Road. He revealed that the project is planned to be operational for passengers starting June 1. seven Logistics Corridors. During his participation in the opening of the Egyptian-American Bussiness Forum, the Minister pointed that transportation networks, including the national road network, the high-speed electric train network, and railway lines, contribute to serving industrial regions and complexes across the country. "This is clearly demonstrated in the planning of seven integrated international logistics development corridors: the Sokhna-Alexandria Corridor, the Arish-Taba Corridor, the Cairo-Alexandria Corridor, the Tanta-Mansoura-Damietta Corridor, the Gergoub-Salloum Corridor, the Cairo-Aswan-Abu Simbel Corridor, and the Safaga-Qena-Abu Tartour Corridor," he said. He noted that this contributes to localizing industry by meeting railway, metro, and electric traction requirements, including moving units, sleepers, signaling systems, level crossing equipment, and spare parts, thus saving the state significant costs incurred in importing these items. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Egypt Independent
21-05-2025
- Egypt Independent
Ticket prices for the Bus Rapid Transit system in Egypt, starting from LE5
The Egyptian Transport Ministry announced ticket prices of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along the Ring Road. The BRT is a smart solution to achieve fair pricing, as passengers pay only for the actual distance traveled. BRT ticket prices: Five LE for up to four stops. LE 10 for up to nine stops. LE 15 for more than nine stops and up to 14 stops or more. Tickets are set according to a flexible system that takes into account the number of stops passengers make. BRT operation date The shuttle bus is scheduled to be operational in July, after the completion of the preparation and trial run phases. BRT on the Ring Road The BRT project extends over 110 kilometers along the Ring Road and includes 48 main stops, a central charging station, and three substations. The BRT uses environmentally friendly electric buses equipped with advanced passenger service technologies. Headway period BRT has headway of three minutes, reducing to 1.5 minutes during peak times, with approximately 20 buses per hour, ensuring continuous and fast service for passengers throughout the day. Phase One The trial operation for the first phase of the BRT project has begun, extending 35 kilometers. It includes 14 main stops, starting from the intersection of the Ring Road with Alexandria Agricultural Road and ending at the Police Academy Station. These stops are equipped with modern facilities, including pedestrian tunnels and bridges, ticket booths, and organized waiting areas for passenger comfort. Phase Two The second phase is planned to operate before the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in July. It includes 21 stations extending from Field Marshal Tantawi to the Fayoum Road intersection, passing through the Mariouteya Axis and al-Haram, King Faisal, and Tersa stations. Phase Three The third phase of the BRT project includes 13 additional stations extending from the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Alexandria Desert Road, contributing to the completion of comprehensive coverage of the Ring Road. Integration with Public Transport The BRT integrates with the public transport system by connecting to the metro stations in Marg, Zahraa, Adly Mansour, and Imbaba, in addition to connecting to the Light Rail Transit (LRT) at Adly Mansour Station. This BRT provides a sophisticated new model for urban mass transportation in Egypt. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
