Public & Group Transportation Fares Rise by 10% Across Greater Cairo
Standard bus tickets will now cost EGP 10, while air-conditioned buses will charge EGP 20.
Following the recent rise in fuel prices, public transport fares across Greater Cairo have been increased by 10%, with some routes seeing a rise of up to 15%. This adjustment, which affects both buses and minibuses, aims to address the increased operational costs faced by transport services due to the higher prices of gasoline and diesel.
Under the new fare structure, standard bus tickets will cost EGP 10, while air-conditioned buses will charge EGP 20. For group transport, the price of regular minibus tickets will rise to EGP 16, while air-conditioned minibuses will now cost EGP 19. The fare hikes are in line with the rising cost of fuel, which saw a price increase of 11.7% to 33% across various retail fuel products.
Despite the rise in transport costs, the price of subsidized Baladi bread will remain fixed at 20 piastres per loaf for ration card holders. The Ministry of Supply has assured the public that the subsidy will continue despite the increasing production costs associated with fuel.
The adjustments are expected to impact both passengers and transport operators, with clear signage displaying the new fare rates to maintain transparency at terminals.
