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Free Public Transport Offered Ahead of Israeli Election Day
Israeli citizens can use free public transportation on Israel Railways and some intercity buses starting this evening until election day tomorrow. The Central Elections Committee approved the measure, which requires a free paper ticket for trains but allows boarding eligible buses without one.
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- 01Free travel on Israel Railways and select intercity buses begins tonight for Israeli citizens.
- 02The benefit is offered ahead of tomorrow's Knesset elections, approved by the Central Elections Committee.
- 03Eligible bus routes are intercity lines over 15 kilometers; trains are all lines.
- 04Passengers need a free paper ticket for trains, but can board eligible buses without one.
- 05Israel Railways is increasing service on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv line to manage election day crowds.
Israel Railways will also increase service on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv line to accommodate expected election day travel.
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