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Israel Expands Accessible Intercity Bus Lines with Electric Wheelchair Lifts
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First reported by Now 14 · 23 hours ago
What happened
Israel is enhancing accessibility on six intercity bus lines between Jerusalem and central Israel by installing electric wheelchair lifts and requiring advance reservations, expanding accessible public transport options for people with disabilities.
- 01Six intercity bus lines between Jerusalem and central Israel will have electric wheelchair lifts installed.
- 02Routes 400, 401, 404, 422, 425, and 427 will offer one wheelchair space per bus.
- 03Passengers must reserve wheelchair-accessible seats in advance via phone.
- 04Reservations close at 4 p.m. the day before on weekdays, and 12:30 p.m. on Fridays for weekend trips.
- 05This move continues a 2023 initiative to improve accessibility in Israel's public transport.
- 06Officials stress the expansion promotes independent and equitable travel for disabled passengers.
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