Egypt's Bus Rapid Transit company is targeting to increase its fleet to 320 buses by the end of 2026, as revealed by company head, Reda Safwan. The company currently operates 120 electric buses, transporting citizens along the Bus Rapid Transit route. This expansion comes as part of the company's efforts to enhance its services and reduce congestion on the Cairo ring road.
The Bus Rapid Transit project has contributed significantly to reducing traffic congestion on the ring road, according to Safwan. The project's expansion is being implemented in conjunction with the completion of various project stages. The company is working to provide a more efficient and organized public transportation system, integrating with other existing and new public transportation services.
The second phase of the Bus Rapid Transit project, which spans from the Marshal Tantawi station to the Sun Capital station, has recently begun trial operations. This phase includes 16 stations, two of which, Marshal Tantawi and Golf, began operating over the past two months. These stations serve the Cairo New City area, providing a direct connection to the monorail services on the east side of the Nile.
The second phase of the project also includes stations such as the Ain Sokhna Road, Maadi, Maqitam, Algeria, Imamain, Zahraa, Al-Bahr Al-A'zam, Omrania, Talbiya, and Meryoutia, ultimately leading to the Sun Capital station. This expansion aims to provide better services to residents and enhance connectivity across the city.
The Egyptian Ministry of Transportation is relying on the Bus Rapid Transit project to regulate the movement of private buses on the ring road around Greater Cairo. The buses operate in a dedicated lane in the middle of the ring road, providing an organized alternative to the existing irregular movement of minibuses.
The Bus Rapid Transit project integrates with various public transportation services, including the Cairo Metro Line 1 via Zahraa and Marg stations, and Line 3 via Adly Mansour and Imbaba stations. It also connects with the Light Rail Transit (LRT) heading to the New Administrative Capital via Adly Mansour station, as well as the monorail on the east side of the Nile.
The first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit project began operations in June 2025, stretching from the intersection of the ring road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy station, covering a distance of 35 kilometers. The project is part of the Ministry of Transportation's efforts to provide an organized public transportation system on the ring road and link it with other public transportation networks.
Key points
- The Bus Rapid Transit company aims to increase its fleet to 320 buses by 2026.
- The second phase of the project includes 16 stations and spans from Marshal Tantawi to Sun Capital.
- The project integrates with various public transportation services, including the Cairo Metro and monorail.
