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Things in Cairo - 26 September، 2026
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On Saturday 26 September 2026, the second phase of Cairo’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project officially opened to passengers, a new step in expanding the fast mass-transit network on the Ring Road and bringing more parts of Greater Cairo into the service.
With phase 2 up and running, passengers can now ride the BRT along a route that runs from the Cairo–Alexandria Agricultural Road all the way to Sun Capital station near the Fayoum Road. The project now covers a much bigger stretch of the Ring Road, linking north and east Cairo with south and west Cairo and Giza.
You can see the stations that were already running before this extension in our guide to the BRT and its operating stations, which lists the stations in order along with their interchanges with other modes of transport.
What’s new in BRT phase 2?
With the start of phase 2, the BRT route has been extended to cover a number of key areas and junctions along the Ring Road, including Ain Sokhna Road, Maadi, Mokattam, El-Gazayer, El-Imamein, El-Zahraa, El-Bahr El-Aazam, Omraneya, Talbiya, Maryoutiya and Sun Capital.
You can follow the route and stations of BRT phase 2 to keep up with developments on the line and the stations connected to it within Cairo’s transport network.
This extension is a significant change in the service’s reach. The line is no longer limited to north and east Cairo; it now stretches much further towards south Cairo and Giza, giving residents of areas such as Maadi, Mokattam, Omraneya, Talbiya and Maryoutiya an alternative way to travel along the Ring Road.
You can also check out the BRT route along the Pyramids and Giza corridor to follow the BRT network on the western side of Greater Cairo.
BRT ticket prices
BRT ticket prices depend on the number of stations you travel during your journey, so the fare reflects the distance covered rather than a single flat fare for everyone.
The announced fares are as follows:
- Up to 4 stations: EGP 5
- Up to 10 stations: EGP 10
- Up to 14 stations: EGP 15
- Up to 18 stations: EGP 20
- Up to 22 stations: EGP 25
- Up to 26 stations: EGP 30
- Up to 30 stations: EGP 35
In other words, the cost of your trip depends on where you board and where you get off. Short-distance riders pay less than those travelling a large part of the Ring Road.
How does the BRT connect with the Cairo Metro and other transport?
The BRT isn’t designed to work as a standalone service. It is part of a wider network linking the Ring Road with the metro, the electric train and the monorail.
In north Cairo, the BRT network passes through El Marg station, where you can change to Cairo Metro Line 1.
In east Cairo, Adly Mansour station is one of the network’s most important interchanges, where passengers can switch between the BRT, Metro Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit (LRT).
The BRT also connects at Marshal Tantawi, a key point linking the Ring Road with the East Nile Monorail.
These interchanges make the BRT more than just a bus line circling Cairo: it helps passengers plan journeys that combine several types of public transport without relying entirely on cars or microbuses.
Golf station and its role in the BRT expansion
Golf station was the end of the operating section of the BRT network before the new extension.
With phase 2 now running, Golf has become an important transfer point between the existing eastern section of the network and the new extension heading south and west towards Maadi, Mokattam and Giza, all the way to Sun Capital.
That makes Golf one of the key stations for understanding how the project is divided into phases and how the different sections of the Ring Road connect.
The BRT reaches Maadi and south Cairo
One of the biggest outcomes of the new phase is that more of south Cairo is now part of the BRT network, most notably Maadi, El-Zahraa and the surrounding areas.
Maadi is especially useful because from there you can reach Maadi metro station and the areas served by Metro Line 1, giving passengers more options to continue their journeys across Cairo.
Bear in mind that an area’s name appearing on the BRT route doesn’t necessarily mean the bus station is right next to the metro station, so it’s worth checking the location of each station and working out how you’ll make the connection before you set off.
Sun Capital: the new western end of the route
The new route runs as far as Sun Capital, near the Fayoum Road, making it an important stop for passengers coming from west Cairo, Giza and the areas around the Ring Road.
This extension makes the BRT even more useful for people travelling between east and west Cairo, especially as the project is gradually linked up with the metro, monorail and electric train lines.
As the remaining stations and phases are completed, the BRT network is set to play a bigger role in everyday travel around Greater Cairo, particularly for journeys that currently depend on the Ring Road.
If you’re planning to use the service, take a look at our Cairo transport map to see the metro, BRT, monorail and LRT networks all in one place, or go straight to the BRT station guide to find the current stations and available interchanges.
