New Park-and-Ride Facility in Rishon LeZion Cuts Commute Times
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
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- New Rishon LeZion park-and-ride offers 3,500 spots and free bus service.
- Facility aims to reduce commute times by 25-30 minutes each way.
- CEO Assaf Regev hopes to shift commuters from private cars to public transit.
- Service includes 70 buses running every five minutes.
- Electric vehicle charging stations are available.
A new, "very luxurious" park-and-ride facility has opened in Rishon LeZion, offering 3,500 parking spaces, including 350 for electric vehicles with charging stations. The facility, operated by Nativ Le'Ir, aims to encourage commuters to switch from private cars to public transportation. Four bus lines from the facility connect to central Tel Aviv areas such as Ha'Metsger Street, Yigal Alon Street, Ha'Kirya, and Azrieli Center, with the service being free of charge.
Assaf Regev, CEO of Nativ Le'Ir, told 103fm that the first day of operation saw nearly full occupancy, indicating significant public use. He stated that the new facility is expected to reduce travel time by 25 to 30 minutes each way. Regev hopes the number of passengers will be comparable to the Shfayim facility, which serves over ten thousand passengers daily.
Regev highlighted the facility as an interim solution, noting that the state is investing billions in future public transport projects like the light rail and metro. He emphasized that this park-and-ride offers a cost-effective and quick solution in the meantime. The facility is equipped with 70 buses, running every five minutes, with penalties imposed if service frequency is not maintained.
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