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Israel’s Transportation Ministry Begins Refunds for Reduced Public Transit Service After ‘Lion’s Roar’ Strike
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel’s Ministry of Transportation is launching a refund program for public transit users affected by service cuts during the "Lion’s Roar" strike four months ago. Eligible monthly and student pass holders can claim refunds until the end of 2026 through various digital and physical channels.
- 01Israel’s Transportation Ministry starts refunds for public transit pass holders affected by service cuts four months ago.
- 02Refunds apply to monthly "free" passes and annual or semester student passes for 2025/2026.
- 03Refund amounts are based on days of reduced service and calculated automatically.
- 04Passengers can receive daily pass credits, discounts on future passes, or stored value on Rav-Kav cards.
- 05Refunds can be claimed via apps, charging stations, or phone until December 31, 2026.
- 06Ministry Director General Moshe Ben Zaken highlighted efforts for a smooth and fair refund process.
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