transportation
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
World
February 19, 2021
UK top court gives Uber drivers benefits in landmark ruling
LONDON (AP) — The UK Supreme Court ruled Friday that Uber drivers should be classed as “workers” and not self-employed,…
Four killed, 38 injured in Aswan collision
Egypt
February 18, 2021
Four killed, 38 injured in Aswan collision
Four people were killed and 38 others injured in a collision between a bus and a truck carrying cement on…
Photos| Egypt’s traffic authority prepares for stormy weather
Egypt
February 17, 2021
Photos| Egypt’s traffic authority prepares for stormy weather
Egypt’s General Traffic Department launched an emergency plan in light of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)’s forecast of unstable weather…
House of Representatives approves EBRD grant to modernize Cairo Metro’s first line
Egypt
February 9, 2021
House of Representatives approves EBRD grant to modernize Cairo Metro’s first line
Egypt’s House of Representatives approved on Tuesday a grant agreement for technical assistance between Egypt and the European Bank for…
Train derails in Monufiya on Friday, no injuries reported
Egypt
February 5, 2021
Train derails in Monufiya on Friday, no injuries reported
Halawasi al-Balad station in Ashmoun, Monufiya Governorate, witnessed on Friday the derailment of a train headed to Tanta. No injuries…
Photos| Egypt launches electric fleet to replace tuk-tuks
Business
January 26, 2021
Photos| Egypt launches electric fleet to replace tuk-tuks
A national investment conglomerate introduced on Wednesday a new electric car into the Egyptian market in hope of reducing the…
Ministry of Transport issues Handball fans 50 percent discount for metro smart tickets
Egypt
January 10, 2021
Ministry of Transport issues Handball fans 50 percent discount for metro smart tickets
The Ministry of Transport on Sunday issued a smart ticket wallet for 30 metro trips at a 50 percent discount…
AMAY takes a look: are the Egyptian government’s new fines on unmasked riders and shoppers effective?
Egypt
January 3, 2021
AMAY takes a look: are the Egyptian government’s new fines on unmasked riders and shoppers effective?
Starting Sunday, all unmasked riders, shoppers, and public space-dwellers in Egypt are subject to a fine if they are caught…
Starting Sunday, LE 50 instant fine for those without face masks
Egypt
January 2, 2021
Starting Sunday, LE 50 instant fine for those without face masks
Egypt’s metro, railway, and public transport sectors will begin on Sunday issuing an instant fine of LE50 to passengers without…
International Cooperation Ministry secures $9.8bn funding for development in 2020
Egypt
December 23, 2020
International Cooperation Ministry secures $9.8bn funding for development in 2020
Egypt’s Ministry of International Cooperation announced that in cooperation with its international partners, it was able to secure approximately US$9.8…