Bus Companies "Tnuva" and "Dan Beer Sheva" Receive Lowest Ratings in Public Transport Report
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The National Public Transport Authority's latest report for the first half of 2026 shows "Tnuva" and "Dan Beer Sheva" as the lowest-rated bus companies. The national average score rose to 76.96, while "Tnuva" received 50.89 and "Dan Beer Sheva" scored 63.49. Regional companies like "Eilot" and "Golan" secured the top spots in the ranking.
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- "Tnuva" and "Dan Beer Sheva" received the lowest scores in the latest bus company performance report.
- The national average score for bus carriers increased to 76.96 in the first half of 2026.
- "Tnuva" scored 50.89, marking an 8.82% decrease, and has faced long-standing service complaints.
- "Dan Beer Sheva" saw a significant 13.25% decline in its score, reaching 63.49.
- Regional companies, including "Eilot" and "Golan", achieved the highest ratings in the report.
- The ranking is based on route checks, electronic monitoring, infrastructure, and inspector feedback.
The National Public Transport Authority has released its semi-annual ranking of bus operators for the first half of 2026, with "Tnuva" and "Dan Beer Sheva" receiving the lowest scores. The national average score for carriers was 76.96, an increase of approximately 2.3% from the previous report. The final score is determined by four key indicators: on-route checks, electronic monitoring, infrastructure condition, and inspector feedback.
Regional councils and smaller companies dominated the top positions. The "Eilot" regional council's company ranked first with 88.69 points, followed by the "Golan" regional council with 87.05 points, and "S.A.M.", operating in the Nazareth area, in third place with 85.66 points.
"Tnuva" finished last with a score of 50.89, an 8.82% decrease from the prior report. The company has long been criticized for its extremely low service levels in its clusters in Judea and Samaria and in Beit Shemesh. "Dan Beer Sheva" also saw a significant decline of 13.25%, dropping to 63.49 points.
Other companies scoring below the national average included "Extra Jerusalem" (67.94), "Metropolin" (68.58), "Dan" (70.31), "Kavim" (73.44), and "GB Tours" (74.19).
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