PM Madbouli inspects pilot operation of BRT's 1st phase

CAIRO - 17 May 2025: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli inspected on Saturday the pilot operation of the first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the Ring Road.

During the visit, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouli said he inspected the trial run of the first phase of the BRT on the Ring Road, a project that was considered a "dream" and serves citizens.

PM unveils details of BRT's 1st phase

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said the accomplishment of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project has been made in a record time thanks to the political will of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to carry out important projects for serving citizens nationwide.

Madbouli, who was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel el Wazir, inspected on Saturday the pilot operation of the first phase of the BRT on the Ring Road.

The premier pointed out that the project will represent a quantum leap in transport sector in Greater Cairo through offering environment-friendly electric buses to serve commuters with the highest quality in the shortest time and at the lowest cost.

Madbouli explained that the pilot operation of the first phase of the BRT project extends from the intersection of the Ring Road with the Alexandria Agricultural Road to the Police Academy Station, noting that all stations have been completed and are ready for operation.

He added that the second phase, which extends from Cairo-Fayyom road to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), is expected to be completed during next July. 

What is the BRT project?

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project is being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, as an alternative to the fifth metro line that operates on the ring road. The BRT will also be an alternative to the microbus.  A service road will be constructed to connect the microbus stops and the new bus stations.

The project is being implemented in two phases, with 49 stations on the ring road, at a cost of approximately EGP 9.5 billion.

The project aims to operate 100 electric buses along the road, and they will be connected to other means of transportation, including service stop points under the ring road, in addition to other means of transportation such as the metro, trains, and superjet.