transportation
Egypt to launch country’s first bicycle-sharing system
Life & Style
July 25, 2017
Egypt to launch country’s first bicycle-sharing system
In an attempt to encourage cycling culture in Egypt, Cairo’s Governor Atef Abdel Hamid signed this week a protocol with…
Uber fares in Egypt increase following fuel price hike
Technology
July 19, 2017
Uber fares in Egypt increase following fuel price hike
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Uber increased their base fare prices in Egypt to start at LE6, with the aim of…
Ride-hailing app Careem raises base fare to LE5.5
Technology
July 17, 2017
Ride-hailing app Careem raises base fare to LE5.5
Following the fuel subsidy cuts, ride-hailing service app Careem has increased their base fares on to start at LE5.5 —…
Will the new Wi-Fi, air-conditioned buses succeed in easing traffic congestion?
Features/Interviews
July 13, 2017
Will the new Wi-Fi, air-conditioned buses succeed in easing traffic congestion?
With the launch of the newly-released buses equipped with wi-fi and air conditioning amenities, controversy surfaced social media outlets on…
Cairo launches new buses with Wi-Fi, AC, electronic ticket service
Egypt
July 11, 2017
Cairo launches new buses with Wi-Fi, AC, electronic ticket service
The Egyptian state-run bus company recently launched new buses in co-operation with the privately-run bus company of ‘Mouslat Masr,’ the…
Metro line 6 ‘Al Khosous- Al Maadi ’signed today
Egypt
July 11, 2017
Metro line 6 ‘Al Khosous- Al Maadi ’signed today
Major General Tarek Gamal al-Din, chairperson of the National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) and a representative of Ministry of Transportation,…
Additional golf carts provided to ease commutes on Moez street
Science
July 6, 2017
Additional golf carts provided to ease commutes on Moez street
Five extra golf carts were provided on Moez street, by the Historic Cairo Rehabilitation Project, to facilitate transportation of their…
Fights break out as drivers raise fares arbitrarily upon fuel prices increase
Egypt
June 29, 2017
Fights break out as drivers raise fares arbitrarily upon fuel prices increase
Fights and quarrels occurred on Thursday between citizens and drivers of micro-buses and transportation vehicles after they raised fares upon…
Uber partners with NileTaxi, launches UberBoat for riders to sail away from Cairo traffic
Life & Style
May 18, 2017
Uber partners with NileTaxi, launches UberBoat for riders to sail away from Cairo traffic
Ride-hailing app Uber has partnered up with the leading Nile river transport company NileTaxi to introduce UberBoat in Cairo, offering…
Environment Ministry announces new environmentally-friendly transport project
Egypt
May 17, 2017
Environment Ministry announces new environmentally-friendly transport project
Egypt’s Ministry of Environment announced a new project to revamp the country’s public transportation system which is set to begin…