Free Public Transport Offered Ahead of Israeli Election Day
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Israeli citizens can use free public transportation on Israel Railways and some intercity buses starting this evening until election day tomorrow. The Central Elections Committee approved the measure, which requires a free paper ticket for trains but allows boarding eligible buses without one. Israel Railways will also increase service on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv line to accommodate expected election day travel.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Free travel on Israel Railways and select intercity buses begins tonight for Israeli citizens.
- The benefit is offered ahead of tomorrow's Knesset elections, approved by the Central Elections Committee.
- Eligible bus routes are intercity lines over 15 kilometers; trains are all lines.
- Passengers need a free paper ticket for trains, but can board eligible buses without one.
- Israel Railways is increasing service on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv line to manage election day crowds.
Israeli citizens can travel for free on Israel Railways and select intercity bus routes starting this evening, ahead of the Knesset elections scheduled for tomorrow. The Central Elections Committee approved the arrangement, which covers all Israel Railways lines and intercity bus routes longer than 15 kilometers. The benefit is available to the general public, regardless of travel purpose, though the method of access differs between trains and buses. Passengers can board eligible buses without payment or identification. On Israel Railways, however, passengers must obtain a free paper ticket from station vending machines and should not use Rav-Kav cards or payment apps. Additionally, Israel Railways will increase service on the Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon-Tel Aviv line between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM, running three trains per hour in each direction instead of the usual two, to manage expected election day crowds. The public is advised to check eligible routes and schedules in advance and prepare for potential congestion at stations and on public transport.
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