Egypt raises price of Cairo metro tickets by up to 20%

Egypt's transport ministry raised the price of tickets on the Cairo metro by up to 20% on Monday, officials in metro stations said.

Tickets for rides of up to 9 stations rose to 6 Egyptian pounds ($0.19) from 5 pounds, those for up to 16 stations rose to 8 pounds from 7 pounds, and those for up to 23 stations rose to 12 pounds from 10 pounds.

A new category of ticket was created for trips extending more then 23 stops, which will now cost 15 pounds, according to the metro officials.