Ministry of Transport Announces Upcoming Phase Two of Bus Rapid Transit Project Following Successful First Stage
After the success of the first phase… Transport announces the approaching launch of the second phase of the frequency bus project
In recent years, the Egyptian state has accelerated its steps to modernize its infrastructure, especially in the public transportation sector, with the aim of reducing congestion and improving the quality of life of citizens, by adopting the concepts of smart and clean transportation, and the frequency bus project constitutes a model of this transformation. It relies on electric buses that run on designated routes on the ring road. This ensures smooth movement and reduces transportation time and traffic congestion.
In this context,Earth Guardscontinues to follow up on such national projects; I discussed the project in a previous article, stressing that it will represent a qualitative leap in public transportation within Cairo.Al-Kubra, and today sheds light on the results of the first phase of the project, and the extent of citizens’ demand for the shuttle bus, and also reveals the statements of the Ministry of Transport regarding the date of operation of the second phase; So keep reading.
Great success for the first phase of the reciprocating bus
The first phase of the frequency bus project was launched in early June 2025 along a 35-kilometre stretch of the ring road, between Al-Munib and the Military College intersection. This phase was distinguished by the allocation of 14 central stations and the operation of 100 highly efficient electric buses, each of which can accommodate more than 60 passengers.
During the first days, this phase recorded a significant public turnout, according to press reports and official sources, as the Ministry of Transport confirmed that citizens showed widespread interaction with the new service, thanks toThe speed, discipline and comfort it provides, compared to traditional means of transportation, and this success is an indicator of a gradual shift in citizens’ behaviors towards using clean and reliable public transportation, which opens the way for expanding the project and integrating the public transportation system in a more fair and efficient manner.
Approaching the start date of the second phase
In light of this positive momentum, the date of operating the second phase of the project is approaching, which comes within a comprehensive plan to cover Greater Cairo with a sustainable transportation network. It is worth noting that the BRT project around Greater Cairo, in its three phases, is 113 kilometers long and includes 48 central stations, in addition to parking lots, a main charging station, and three sub-charging stations. The first phase has been completed, which includes 14 stations extending from the Alexandria Agricultural Interchange to the Academy. Police.
Work is currently underway on the second phase, which includes 21 stations from Field Marshal Tantawi to the Fayoum Interchange, and the third phase is scheduled to be completed with 13 stations in the distance extending from the Alexandria Agricultural Road to Alexandria Desert Road.
According to the statements of Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, the trial operation of the second phase will begin with the passenger public in early next October, coinciding with the Egyptian people’s celebrations of the glorious October Victory. This expansion aims to strengthen the connection between the east of the capital and its west and connect to the New Administrative Capital, with the continued goal of eliminating random parking and encouragingFriendly mass transit. For the environment.
For his part, Lieutenant General Kamel Al-Wazir confirmed that during the two stagesThe first and second of the BRT bus project will operate 100 electric buses with a capacity of 66 passengers per bus (equivalent to 5 microbuses) in order to transport 3,200 passengers per hour in both directions, indicating that these buses have been produced locally in Egypt, within the framework of the state’s intention to work on localizing various industries in Egypt, including the bus industry and not importing any buses from abroad. In order to advance the industrial sector with the aim of transforming Egypt into a regional industrial center.
Towards sustainable Egyptian cities
In light of the increasing momentum witnessed by the frequency bus project, Egypt stands before a strategic opportunity to reformulate the relationship between the citizen and the public transportation system, not only as a technical improvement to the infrastructure, but as a fundamental step towards a more sustainable development model that balances the requirements of economic development and preservation.Resources.
HenceEarth Guardsthe state’s efforts in such projects that support sustainable transportation, and stresses that the success of this project depends on continuity, expanding its scope, and providing an integrated user experience that includes quality, ease, and fair price. As the next stages progress, the hope remains that the ring road will transform from a cumbersome axis into a green artery that pumps vitality. In the heart of the capital, and opens the door to sustainable Egyptian cities.
