Intercity buses, Israel Railways to be free on election day, Central Elections Committee decides
The free bus service will start at 8:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and last until the end of public transportation services on election day.
On Thursday, the Central Elections Committee announced a decision that will impact public transportation in Israel on the day of the election, scheduled for October 27. All intercity bus routes exceeding 15 kilometers, as well as Israel Railways services, will be free of charge for the general public. The complimentary bus service will commence at 8:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election and continue until the conclusion of public transportation operations on the election day itself.
To identify the eligible intercity bus lines, passengers are advised to reach out to the Transportation Ministry’s information center by dialing *8787. Upon confirming that a specific route is included in the list of free travel options, passengers can board the intercity bus without presenting identification or purchasing a ticket. Similarly, those opting to travel by train will be provided with a designated travel ticket at service counters or ticket machines located within the stations.
Eligibility for complimentary transportation to Eilat and back is contingent upon an eligibility assessment and requires advance registration through Egged information centers, which can be accessed by calling *2800.
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