# Cairo Metro student and disability subscriptions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cairo-metro-student-and-disability-subscriptions > Updated: 2026-09-05T15:17:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Egyptian Metro Management and Operation Company and the Ministry of Transport have introduced discounted metro subscriptions for the 2026 academic year. These measures are designed to support students and people with disabilities by offering significant savings, with some discounts exceeding 90% compared to standard ticket prices. Subscriptions are structured as quarterly passes allowing for 180 trips over a three-month period. Costs are tiered based on the number of stages covered: 150 EGP for one stage, 200 EGP for two stages, 250 EGP for three or four stages, and 300 EGP for more than four stages. A one-time 80 EGP fee applies for the issuance of a smart card, which remains valid for approximately five years. To obtain a subscription, students must provide a school or university-stamped form, recent photos, and proof of identity. Subscription offices are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at various stations, including Helwan, Maadi, Al-Shohadaa, Ataba, Opera, Cairo University, and Adly Mansour. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Egypt metro offers discounted quarterly subscriptions for students Egypt's Ministry of Transport offers discounted quarterly metro subscriptions for students and people with disabilities, with rates ranging from 150 to 300 EGP depending on the number of stages covered. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-metro-offers-discounted-quarterly-subscriptions-for-students ### 2026-08-28: Cairo Metro announces student subscription details for 2026 The Egyptian Metro is offering student subscriptions with up to 90% discounts for the 2026 academic year, featuring tiered pricing based on travel stages and a five-year smart card. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cairo-metro-announces-student-subscription-details-for-2026 --- Cite as: Cairo Metro student and disability subscriptions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cairo-metro-student-and-disability-subscriptions