Taxi Drivers Blame Government for Ben Airport Transport Failures
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Chairman Zohar Golan stated that taxi drivers cannot be blamed for the "transportation failure" and that the state must provide solutions. Long queues have been reported at the airport due to a shortage of taxis compared to demand, especially when trains and buses are not running.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Taxi Drivers Association Chairman Zohar Golan stated drivers cannot be blamed for airport transport failures.
- Public transportation, including trains and buses, is unavailable on weekends.
- Golan argued the state, not self-employed drivers, is responsible for transport solutions.
- Previous attempts to regulate airport taxis, like Gett's tender, have been insufficient.
Zohar Golan, the association's chairman, stated on Sunday that taxi drivers are not the only answer to Israel's public transportation needs and should not be held responsible for the "transportation failure."
The limited number of taxis present struggle to meet demand, leading to long lines and frustration for passengers trying to reach their destinations. Footage from the past weekend showed massive queues forming at the taxi stand, with waiting lines extending inside the terminal due to the scarcity of taxis compared to weekdays.
Golan emphasized that the public deserves accessible transportation and that taxi drivers, who are self-employed, are entitled to rest. He argued that it is unreasonable and unfair to expect taxi drivers to exclusively cater to all the state's transportation needs on Saturdays. "It is impossible to demand that an entire public of self-employed individuals bear the responsibility alone for a continuous failure in Israel's transportation planning," Golan stated.
He added that the responsibility for ensuring accessible and efficient transport solutions lies with the state, not with independent drivers who already contend with high operating costs and economic challenges. Previous attempts by the state to regulate airport transport, such as a tender won by the company Gett, have also proven insufficient to meet the high demand.
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