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Egged Fined $230,000 for Repeated Bus Engine Idling Violations

Israel's Ministry of Environmental Protection fined Egged NIS 842,700 for repeatedly failing to turn off bus engines while parked. Despite Egged's proposed corrective actions, further violations were observed. The ministry stressed the importance of turning off engines to reduce urban air pollution.

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What happened

  1. 01Egged was fined NIS 842,700 by the Ministry of Environmental Protection for engine idling violations.
  2. 02The violations involved buses idling for over ten minutes at terminals, contrary to regulations.
  3. 03The ministry observed further infractions even after Egged presented corrective measures.
  4. 04Officials highlighted that idling engines, even in modern buses, cause unnecessary pollution.
  5. 05Egged stated it is addressing the issue and has reinforced driver instructions on idling.

Egged stated it is addressing the issue and reinforcing driver instructions.

Translated and summarized by baba from Calcalist, the latest report. Read Calcalist’s original

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