Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly visited the headquarters of the Cairo Transport Authority (CTA) to review progress in the modernization of the public transport system and efforts to provide safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly services for commuters.
During the visit, Madbouly was briefed on the authority’s fleet development program, which includes expanding the use of natural gas and electric buses as part of plans to modernize public transport and reduce emissions. The authority currently serves nearly one million passengers daily through an extensive network covering Greater Cairo.
Officials said that 654 buses have already been converted to run on natural gas, while 151 new natural gas-powered buses have been added to the fleet. The authority has also introduced 70 electric buses and is preparing to add 100 more under an ongoing development program.
Madbouly also reviewed the electronic fare collection system, which has been introduced on 300 buses as a first phase. The system uses prepaid smart cards to calculate fares based on travel distance and is expected to be expanded across the fleet by the end of 2027.
Additionally, the Premier inspected the authority’s central control room, which monitors bus operations, passenger numbers, revenues, and routes in real time. He also toured a number of modern buses operating under the new system and received a briefing on ongoing efforts to improve public transport services across the capital.
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