Egypt’ Ministry of Transportation announced on Tuesday, 21 February that metro ticket prices for travel through more than 25 stations in one trip will increase from EGP 10 (USD 0.33) to EGP 12 (0.39) while other tickets will remain unchanged. An example of travel through more than 25 stations in one trip is from Helwan Metro Station to Ghamra station, which includes 23 stops from Helwan station to El Demerdash station then two stops from Al Demerdash to Ghamra. Currently, metro ticket prices are set at EGP 5 (USD 0.16) for travel through nine stations, EGP 7 (USD 0.23) for travel through 16 stations, and EGP 10 (USD 0.33) for travel through more than 17 stations. During a press conference, Minister of Transportation Kamel El-Wazir explained that this increase is followed by the opening of new metro lines, such as the stations of the third metro line which is said to reach Imbaba, Rod El-Farag, and the Ring Road. The Minister did not specify a date for the implementation of the new tier. El-Wazir also discussed transportation means with the New Administrative Capital (NAC) as well as plans to provide…
