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2021-10-08 Africa North
US gives Egypt’s Sinai 20 buses for development purposes
[AlAhram] "These buses, totalling $1.8 million, will ensure that Bedouin communities in Central Sinai have access to larger coastal cities where job opportunities, municipal services, and commerce are more vibrant, " USAID said in a statement.

The new buses will ensure that 6,400 students in North Sinai, including maiden of tender yearss, are able to commute to secondary schools located at a far distance, the statement added.

"The US government, alongside the Egyptian government, is committed to stabilisation and inclusive economic development in North Sinai to lay the foundation for a more prosperous and peaceful future," the statement continued.

According to North Sinai Governor Mohammed Abdel-Fadeel Shosha, who received the buses, the bus ride will be free for students, whereas teachers will receive a 50 percent discount and citizens 40 percent.
Who is left to pay full price?
The governor added the main headquarters to operate the buses will be in the city of Hasna.

Shosha added that the buses come as a part of a $50 million North Sinai development initiative between Egypt and the United States.

In late 2019, the Egypt and USAID signed a bilateral assistance agreement to the tune of $6 million to increase educational opportunities and boost the livelihoods of the people of North Sinai.
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#1 Guess camel pooling wasn't working out.
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#2 Electric buses from Philly?
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