The Cairo Air Improvement Project (CAIP), with assistance from the bus companies, studied the existing diesel bus operations and maintenance (O&M) organizations and practices to determine the baseline Egyptian diesel transit bus environment. CAIP then developed a proposed new organizational structure and reporting relationship for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) bus garages that is designed to enhance the current system, as well as provide the necessary new equipment and management practices. This effort also includes development of proposed staffing requirements for maintenance personnel and management staff.The new program is based on CNG transit experience from around the globe, and uses straightforward requirements to allow efficient implementation into the Cairo Transit Authority (CTA) and Greater Cairo Bus Company (GCBC) organizations. Some technologically sophisticated systems are proposed, but they are being implemented with proper training and provide superior capabilities for monitoring and ensuring the success of the new CNG programs at CTA and GCBC. CAIP is assisting the bus companies with developing detailed management procedures for CNG bus O&M. These include schedules for inspections; procedures for routine and preventive maintenance; management of spare parts and supplies; and monitoring, reporting, follow-up, and resolution of maintenance problems.
