Free public transport in Israel ahead of election day
According to Channel 14 Israel, ahead of the Knesset elections taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, a free public transport scheme comes into effect this evening. Following a decision by the Central Elections Committee, all Israel Railways lines and intercity bus routes longer than 15 kilometers will be free for the public. On eligible intercity buses, travel is free without the need for a ticket or identification. However, for Israel Railways, passengers must obtain free paper tickets from station kiosks. Additionally, Israel Railways announced it will increase service on the Jerusalem (Yitzhak Navon) to Tel Aviv line to three trains per hour between 12:00 and 20:00 to accommodate expected demand.