Egypt has completed the first two phases of a national project to convert public buses from diesel to natural gas, marking a major step toward cleaner urban transport and reduced carbon emissions.
Some 754 buses have already been converted, representing 33per cent of the total target of 2,262 buses in Cairo and Alexandria, Ministry of Local Development and Environment revealed on Sunday.
According to the ministry, phase one delivered 377 buses, andphase two added 377, bringing the total to 654 buses in Cairo and 100 in Alexandria.
The project is being implemented in six consecutive phases to ensure uninterrupted public transport services while upgrades are carried out.
Officials emphasised that the initiative aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to expand the use of clean energy in mass transit, cut harmful emissions, and support the transition to a greener economy. The conversion program is expected to significantly improve air quality in major cities and reduce reliance on traditional fuels.
Steadily advancing through planned stages, the project demonstrates Egypt’s commitment to sustainable development and modernising its public transport infrastructure without disrupting daily operations.
