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Egypt's New Monorail: Modern but Cairo Residents Unconvinced
Cairo’s new East Nile monorail, operational since early May, promises to ease traffic congestion with modern, driverless trains. However, tiered fares that cost up to 22% of the minimum wage for a daily commute leave many residents unable to afford it. Experts are divided on whether the project serves a wealthy minority or can become accessible to all.