Is one of Cairo's main highways, Mehwar road, part of your daily commute? We most certainly feel your pain then.
Buckle up your seat belt as we're about to hit deep with relatable thoughts and situations you have during this daily struggle.
1. You start reassessing your life
In any typical rush hour, you find yourself battling your darkest demons.
You start reassessing your life goals, evaluating your current relationships, or thinking about making that career shift you've always wanted to.
2. 'Bey2ollak' becomes your BFF
The life-saving traffic application, Bey2ollak, has rapidly grown to become a local favorite in Egypt.
It's a platform where commuters can communicate by leaving information on all the traffic ahead and radar loopholes available.
3. Preparing your ''sorry, I'm late'' speech
We can't be the only ones.
In a capital housing 20 million people, being late can't be the biggest of problems.
4. Perhaps it's time to nap?
To nap or not to nap? That's the daily dilemma.
5. Paying attention to the little details
Not sure if it's an acquirable skill or just another Mehwar thing, but somehow, your mind memorizes every billboard, each road bump, and all possible checkpoints.
Mehwar becomes one of your areas of expertise after only a few days of commuting.
6. Life is too short for small talk
There's something about Mehwar that makes you want to pour your heart out to your work buddy or even to that stranger in the passenger seat.
You tend to become wiser as you feel an urge to discuss existential crises.
7. Appreciating the value of time
A daily commuter knows that Mehwar road only takes 10-15 minutes if the traffic is light; which is almost impossible to happen except for past midnight and a few weekends.
That's why spending an average of 70 minutes per day to crossover really makes you wonder if working is THAT necessary.