Protests in Cairo over metro fare rises
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CAIRO - Dozens of Egyptians have protested at Cairo metro stations in a rare display of public discontent as the government tightens spending and pushes austerity measures, according to posts on social media.
The government raised the price of tickets on Cairo's loss-making metro on Friday, more than tripling some fares and setting off a wave of angry reaction on social media.
Posts showed people demanding it rescind the decision, with some jumping over ticket barriers, apparently refusing to pay the new fares.
