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Israeli Finance and Transport Ministries Push to Pass Metropolitan Transport Law Despite Ultra-Orthodox Opposition
Israel's Finance and Transport Ministries are pushing to pass a major metropolitan transport law despite opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties, aiming to complete legislation before the next government forms.
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What happened
- 01Finance and Transport Ministries seek Knesset majority to pass metropolitan transport law next week.
- 02Ultra-Orthodox parties blocked the vote last Friday, led by Aryeh Deri and Yaakov Asher.
- 03Opponents fear the law could enable public transit on Shabbat, threatening the status quo.
- 04Transport Ministry states the law prohibits Shabbat transit and does not change current norms.
- 05Law aims to transfer transport management to regional bodies to improve service and reduce congestion.
- 06Ministries may advance the law without ultra-Orthodox support, focusing on convening the plenum during election recess.
The law would transfer public transport management to regional authorities but faces resistance over concerns about Shabbat transit and budget issues.
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