Egypt to offer free buses, discounted Uber rides for World Urban Forum attendees

Ahram Online , Thursday 31 Oct 2024

The Ministry of Transport announced Thursday that it will offer free buses and discounted Uber rides for attendees of the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF), which will take place in Egypt from 4 to 8 November.

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Eco-friendly buses prepared to provide free transportation for attendees of the 12th World Urban Forum in Egypt. Source: Ministry of transport
 
The ministry has arranged 100 eco-friendly buses, 30 gas-powered and 70 electric, to operate free of charge during the forum.

The buses will run from nine key stations in Greater Cairo: the First and Third Settlements, Mohandiseen, Stadium, Sheraton, Abdel Moneim Riad, Abbasiya, Maadi, and Dream Park. 

The service will operate daily from 6:15am to 10:00pm with direct routes bypassing intermediate stops, and buses will depart every 10 minutes during peak hours. 

Thirty percent of the buses will have accessibility features for individuals with special needs. 

To further support the forum's activities, an additional 10 buses (seven from Akta Company and three from the Holding Company for Land and Maritime Transport) have been allocated for logistical services. 

Meanwhile, the ministry indicated that it coordinated with Uber to provide a discounted transportation service to and from Al Manara Centre, to support the free bus service and offer more flexible travel options to and from the venue. 

Accordingly, attendees will also benefit from discounted rides through Uber, thanks to the company’s special promo code that will be shared via the forum’s online application.  

 


Bus drivers stand in front of a fleet of eco-friendly buses prepared for attendees of the 12th WUF.  Source: Ministry of Transport

 

The application, available through a QR download link, provides useful information regarding bus schedules, locations, and route maps.

It also offers planning tools for additional public transportation in Cairo, including the metro, electric train, and public buses. 

Furthermore, the ministry released a comprehensive guide on its official website and the forum’s platform, including details about the transportation services, station information with Google Maps locations and schedules, and schematic route maps.  

A dedicated WhatsApp customer service line (01210126662) will also be available in Arabic and English for real-time assistance. 

The ministry noted that it would oversee the transportation service from its control room during the event.

 


 Source: Ministry of Transport
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