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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Egypt Independent
Egypt's Bus Rapid Transit system now live on Ring Road
The Egyptian Transport Ministry has officially opened the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project to the public on the Ring Road around Greater Cairo, starting on Sunday. The project comes in implementation of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's directives to quickly complete the project and expand sustainable green transportation. Here is everything you need to know about the BRT tickets and the locations of stations on the Ring Road: BRT tickets prices Up to four stops: Five LE Up to nine stops: LE 10 Up to 14 stops: LE 15 Phase 1 stops on the Ring Road: Alexandria Agricultural Colonel Ahmed Abdel-Rahim Shubra/Benha Behtim Mostorod Al-Khosoos Al-Marg Al-Qalaj Zakat Foundation Lieutenant General Ibrahim Orabi Al-Salam Adly Mansour Suez Road Police Academy Headway Time The Transport Ministry will operate 100 air-conditioned electric buses during this phase. The headway time (time interval between buses) will be approximately three minutes, reaching only 1.5 minutes during peak times. This will ensure smooth traffic flow and provide citizens with a fast and safe means of transportation throughout the day. The project aims to provide a civilized and safe means of public transportation, contributing to reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality, as part of the state's plan to transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation system. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
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
