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Half of Israeli Adults Did Not Use Buses in Past Year, Survey Finds
A 2025 survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics found that half of adults aged 20 and over did not use buses in the past year, a decline from 57% a decade prior.
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- 01Half of Israeli adults did not use buses in the past year, a 10-year low.
- 02Bus ridership has declined from 57% in 2015 to 50% in 2025.
- 03Young adults aged 20-24 are the most frequent bus users.
- 04Passenger satisfaction is low for intercity route frequency and travel time.
- 05Rail transport shows higher usage and satisfaction rates than buses.
While user satisfaction with specific aspects like stop proximity and bus comfort is relatively high among riders, overall satisfaction with frequency and travel time remains a concern, contrasting with higher satisfaction for rail services.
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