Taxi Drivers Association Blames Government for Ben Airport Transport Failures
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Chairman Zohar Golan stated that taxi drivers are not the sole solution and should not bear responsibility for the lack of public transport on Saturdays. Long queues formed at the airport over the weekend due to limited taxi availability and the absence of trains and buses. Golan asserted that the state, not independent drivers, is responsible for ensuring accessible transport.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Long taxi queues formed at the airport over the weekend due to lack of public transport.
- Golan stated taxi drivers should not be solely responsible for meeting weekend transport demand.
- He argued the state must provide accessible transportation solutions for the public.
- An earlier tender awarded to Gett did not adequately solve the transport issue.
Zohar Golan, chairman of the association, stated that taxi drivers are not the sole solution for public transportation in Israel and should not be held responsible for the "transportation failure."
The limited number of taxis present at the airport struggle to meet the high demand, leading to long waits and frustration for passengers trying to reach their destinations. Footage showed massive queues forming at the taxi stand within the terminal, with fewer taxis operating than on weekdays.
Golan emphasized that the public is entitled to accessible transportation and that the state has a responsibility to provide solutions. He argued that it is unreasonable and unfair to expect an entire group of self-employed individuals to bear the sole responsibility for ongoing failures in Israel's transportation planning, especially given their own high operating costs and complex economic situation.
An earlier attempt by the state to regulate airport transport services through a tender awarded to the company Gett did not provide a sufficient solution for the large number of passengers.
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