Egyptian Ministry of Transport Announce On May 14, a 50% discount on the prices of the first phase of the East Nile Monorail, starting on Friday, May 15, as the government tries to attract citizens towards visiting the New Administrative Capital, east of Cairo.
The discount is valid every Friday, Saturday and on official holidays, and continues for three months. Officials have framed the move as an attempt to ease traffic congestion and provide commuters with a modern and affordable alternative to the capital’s congested roads.
The monorail, one of the pioneering infrastructure projects in Egypt’s ambitious new capital, connects 16 fully-equipped stations, including the Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, the government district, and the City of Arts and Culture, serving the city that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi championed as a symbol of national renewal.
Ministry He said Current discounted prices for seniors over 60 and people with disabilities will remain unchanged, as will all weekly, monthly and quarterly subscription plans, which already carry discounts of up to 50 percent off the standard ticket price. Officials noted that subscription holders pay approximately a quarter of the equivalent private transportation costs.
The East Nile Monorail is one of Egypt’s most prominent bets on modern mass transportation, and is part of a broader campaign to move residents away from cars in a country where public transportation has long struggled to keep up with rapid population growth.