Egypt launches second phase of BRT bus rapid transit to Sun Capital

Egypt has launched the second phase of its BRT bus rapid transit system, extending service from the Ring Road to the Sun Capital interchange station.

• Egypt's Transport Ministry began passenger operations of the BRT's second phase on Saturday, from the Ring Road–Ain Sokhna Road intersection to Sun Capital station.
• The phase comprises 16 stations between Misher Tantawi and Sun Capital, including two that already had entered service.
• Sun Capital is an 80,000-square-meter integrated transport hub with a charging station equipped with 21 chargers.
• The BRT network exchanges service with Metro Lines 1 and 3, the electric light rail LRT, and the East Nile Monorail.
• The second phase brought the BRT's total operational route to 75 kilometers, serving stations including Maadi and Mokattam.
• Ticket prices for the BRT range from 5 to 35 Egyptian pounds depending on the number of stations traveled.
• Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir said the network will comprise 30 main stations in total.
• The BRT system uses locally manufactured electric buses operating in an exclusive dedicated lane.
• The BRT company announced 2026 student subscription prices ranging from EGP 350 to EGP 6,350, varying by stations used and subscription length.
• Students pay via cash at station windows, the Instapay app, or bank deposit, and collect cards at the station where they submitted forms.