Israel Offers Free Public Transport for Knesset Elections on October 27
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Israel is offering free public transportation on national train lines and intercity buses over 15 km on October 27 for Knesset elections. The free travel period started October 26 and ends on election day, requiring no identification. Urban buses and shorter routes remain paid, and specific procedures apply for travel to Eilat and Jerusalem. The Ministry of Transport urges passengers to check schedules in advance.
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- National train and intercity buses over 15km are free in Israel on October 27 for Knesset elections.
- Free public transport in Israel began October 26 at 8 PM and ends at the close of service on election day.
- Urban buses and intercity routes under 15km will continue to operate on a paid basis.
- Passengers traveling to Eilat require advance registration and a personalized ticket for free bus travel.
- Travel to Jerusalem by train on October 27 requires a pre-booked boarding pass for a specific service.
- The Ministry of Transport advises checking schedules and booking conditions before traveling on election day.
On Tuesday, October 27, Israel's public transportation system will operate under a special schedule to accommodate the Knesset elections. National train services operated by "Rakkevet Yisrael" and select intercity bus routes longer than 15 kilometers will be free of charge for all passengers. This "free travel period" began on Monday, October 26, at 8:00 PM and will continue until the end of service on election day. Passengers will not need to present any identification to use these free services.
However, urban bus routes and shorter intercity bus routes under 15 kilometers will continue to operate on a standard paid basis, requiring regular fare validation. Free travel on intercity buses is only valid for routes approved by the Ministry of Transport. For specific routes to Eilat operated by "Egged," advance registration and a personalized ticket are mandatory.
Service centers for "Al HaKav" will be closed on October 27, with the exception of the branch at Ben Gurion Airport. Train passengers are prohibited from using standard "Rav-Kav" cards or apps; a physical paper ticket must be obtained from a station terminal or ticket booth for free travel.
On the Tel Aviv to Jerusalem route (Yitzhak Navon station), train frequency will be reduced to three trains per hour between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Due to police directives, travel to Jerusalem will require a pre-booked boarding pass for a specific train. General bus schedules on election day will be significantly reduced compared to a normal workday, and all school and student routes are canceled. Some regional operators, such as "Metropolin," will also cancel a portion of their scheduled routes. The Ministry of Transport advises citizens to check specific route schedules and booking conditions in advance.
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