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Public Transport Fare Evasion Rises to 25%, Costing NIS 500 Million Annually
Fare evasion on Israeli public transport has climbed to an estimated 25%, leading to an annual revenue loss of about NIS 500 million. The increase is partly linked to a 45% rise in fares over the last two years. Operating companies are now deploying more inspectors to combat the problem.
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- 01Fare evasion on public transport has reached 20%-25%, costing the state NIS 500 million annually.
- 02The evasion rate has increased significantly over the past two years.
- 03A 45% fare hike is cited as a contributing factor to the rise in evasion.
- 04Public transport companies are increasing the number of inspectors on buses.
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