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Israel Offers Free Public Transport on Election Day
Israel's Central Elections Committee is offering free intercity public transportation on election day, starting Monday evening and continuing through election day. The benefit includes approximately 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines, excluding urban transport.
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- 01Free intercity public transport in Israel will be available on election day, starting Monday evening.
- 02The benefit covers about 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines.
- 03Passengers on Israel Railways need to get a special paper ticket from stations.
- 04Urban buses, light rail, and other local transit will not be free.
- 05The initiative is expected to cost NIS 3.5 million and boost voter turnout.
- 06Special arrangements are in place for travel to and from Eilat.
Passengers on Israel Railways must obtain a special paper ticket, while bus passengers can board freely. The initiative is expected to cost NIS 3.5 million and aims to increase voter turnout.
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