Israel’s Major Public Transport Reform Faces Delay Amid Haredi Pressure

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דווח לראשונה בCalcalist · Jul 14, 2026

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Israel’s key public transport reform law, designed to decentralize management to metropolitan authorities, faces delays amid Haredi political pressure and a crowded legislative schedule, risking shelving before the Knesset dissolves.

• 01Israel’s Metropolitan Authorities Law aims to decentralize public transport management to regional bodies.
• 02The law passed first reading but awaits final approval before the Knesset dissolves.
• 03Ministers Regev and Smotrich call it the most significant transport reform in decades.
• 04The reform is inspired by London’s model, improving service and reducing wait times.
• 05Haredi parties reportedly pressure to delay the law due to Sabbath transport concerns.
• 06Delay risks shelving a reform that could save Israel 40 billion shekels annually in congestion costs.

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