Why should students have to pay for the bus and not faculty and staff?
The bus fees are structured to contribute toward the high cost of operating such a comprehensive transportation system; however, the fees will still not cover all of those costs. The costs are driven by the number of routes; the number of buses, of different sizes needed; the frequency of the service; the distance of the commute on different routes; the high standard and quality of the buses; the experience of the drivers; and ongoing operating and maintenance costs. The cost of the service is also driven by the need for maximum flexibility, primarily required by the varied schedule of students. Before setting bus fees, AUC surveyed other private universities in Cairo. The proposed fee policies reflect current practices throughout Cairo.
