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Israel Sees Decline in Public Transit Use for Commutes
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By מנדי הניג
First reported by Haaretz · 4 hours ago
What happened
Despite infrastructure investments, public transit use for commuting in Israel has declined from 20% in 2015 to 16% in 2025, with over 60% now using private vehicles. Poor service quality and rising fares are cited as key reasons for the shift, particularly in metropolitan areas.
- 01Public transit commuting share dropped from 20% in 2015 to 16% in 2025.
- 02Over 60% of Israeli workers now commute via private vehicles.
- 03Poor service quality and rising fares are key reasons for the decline.
- 04Commuting via public transit has decreased in major metropolitan areas.
- 05Overall bus ridership has also seen a significant drop over the past decade.
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