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Israel Launches Compensation for Public Transport Subscribers Affected by 'Operation Roaring Lion'

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First reported by Ynet · 13 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Ministry of Transport has begun compensating public transport users who could not fully use their monthly passes due to service cuts during Operation 'Roaring Lion'. The compensation offers discounts or credit based on reduced service days and passenger eligibility, following public and parliamentary pressure.

01Thousands of public transport users affected by Operation 'Roaring Lion' can now claim compensation.
02Compensation options include discounts on monthly passes, credit loading, or multi-day passes.
03The Ministry of Transport developed the compensation plan after significant service reductions nationwide.
04The issue was discussed in the Knesset Economic Committee in May before the plan's release.
05Public advocacy, including by Betzalmo, pushed for a solution to reimburse affected passengers.
06The compensation ensures prepaid funds for unused travel days are not lost but reimbursed.

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