Fares
The new fees, set by authorities in each governorate, will be advertised via different media outlets and at stations, upon the premier's directive.
Spokesperson for Metro service Ahmed Abdel Hady said the service is operating normally and the number of passengers was not affected by the new hikes in fares.
Transport Minister Hisham Arafat said despite recent hikes in metro ticket prices, removing government subsidy will raise the price up to EGP 16.
The law is articulated in collaboration with the ministries of interior, trade and industry, and communications and information technology.
The San Francisco-based online ride-sharing company Uber has hiked its fares in Egypt in light of the hike in fuel prices
