Egypt launches the first phase of Cairo Bike under lower emissions goal

Cairo governorate has launched Cairo Bike project in cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme to avoid emissions resulting from the use of other means of transportation, according to a statement posted on Tuesday.

The project’s purposes are to decrease dependence on private cars and taxis, and reduce overcrowding in the downtown area.

The first phase includes 45 stations with 500 bicycles equipped with GPS tracking devices, as they will be available as a start in the areas of Downtown, Garden City and Zamalek, the statement mentioned.

The bikes will also be secured with surveillance cameras in strategic places that integrate with metro stations and public transport lines to motivate citizens to use bicycles.

According to the cost of renting, an hour costs one pound ($0.053) and the whole day is for 8 pounds ($0.42).

Cairo governor’s Khaled Abdel Al said that Cairo will be the pioneer in implementing this project, as this system is the first of its kind in Egypt.

The previous experiences for this project were limited to the closed urban communities or in other narrow areas, Abel Al added.

The bicycle stations work with solar energy and Wi-Fi to support mobile application services, and electronic payment services for the ride’s cost.

Citizens are able to pay through an electronic application or through prepaid cards.

Cairo bike project comes in line with Egypt’s preparations to host the Climate Summit (COP27), as the governorate seeks to support the integration of transportation and facilitate health practice.

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