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Free Public Transport Available Across Israel on Election Day
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Free intercity public transportation is available to all passengers in Israel on Election Day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, funded by the Central Elections Committee. The service includes intercity buses and all Israel Railways lines, but excludes urban transit. Special ticketing and travel voucher requirements are in place for some routes, and Israel Railways anticipates breaking its 2022 ridership record.
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- Free intercity bus and all Israel Railways travel is available on Election Day, October 27, 2026.
- The free service applies to all passengers, not just voters, and runs from Monday evening to Tuesday night.
- Urban transit like city buses and light rail will continue to charge regular fares.
- Israel Railways will increase service on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv route and require travel vouchers for Jerusalem travel.
- Travel to Eilat has separate eligibility requirements and requires advance registration.
- The initiative is expected to cost NIS 3.5 million and boost rail passenger numbers beyond the 2022 record.
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