The ministry said claims that the price of the 8-pound metro ticket would be raised to 10 pounds are completely false, stressing that no decision, past or present, has been issued to raise metro fares by any amount.
In an official statement, the Ministry of Transport said metro ticket pricing is governed by a strict and comprehensive pricing system and can only be amended after being presented to the Cabinet and receiving all required legal approvals.
“There is absolutely no current or future direction to increase metro ticket prices,” the ministry said, adding that fares will remain unchanged as part of the government’s commitment to social considerations and easing the financial burden on citizens amid ongoing economic pressures.
The ministry also rejected claims that the reported increase was linked to a lack of small-denomination currency, confirming that sufficient change is available at all ticket windows across the three Cairo Metro lines, as well as the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system.
It added that the National Authority for Tunnels has implemented a diverse and integrated payment system to facilitate passenger access, particularly during peak hours.
Under the existing fare structure, metro ticket prices are divided into four distance-based tiers:
8 Egyptian pounds: from 1 to 9 stations
10 Egyptian pounds: from 10 to 16 stations
15 Egyptian pounds: from 17 to 23 stations
20 Egyptian pounds: more than 23 stations
Tickets for people with disabilities remain fixed at 5 pounds for all journeys.
Passengers can pay using a variety of methods, including single-journey tickets, monthly and seasonal subscriptions, electronic wallet cards, ticket vending machines (TVMs), and bank cards, with Visa payment available at all ticket offices and subscription counters on Metro Lines 1 and 2.
The ministry said these measures aim to reduce congestion, save time, and improve convenience for commuters across Egypt’s urban rail network.
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