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The Ministry of Transport allocates buses and drivers to the national effort - the frequency of public transportation will decrease | Israel Hayom

10/7/2023, 4:53:29 PM

Highlights: The Ministry of Transport allocates buses and drivers to the national effort - the frequency of public transportation will decrease. No public transportation lines will be operated in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip, including Netivot, Sderot and Ofakim. Israel Railways will increase service between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Passengers wishing to arrive between the center and Jerusalem, and particularly between Bnei Brak and Jerusalem are asked to use the train. The public must avoid non-essential travel and postpone travel.


In accordance with Ministry of Defense guidelines and in view of the security situation, the scope of public transportation services throughout the country will be significantly reduced • No public transportation lines will be operated in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip, in the area between Ashkelon and Be'er Sheva, including Netivot, Sderot and Ofakim • Israel Railways will increase service between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

Due to the security situation and in accordance with the instructions of the security forces, the Ministry of Transport allocates many buses and drivers recruited for the national effort. Therefore, a very significant dilution in public transportation services throughout the country is expected.

Following the day's events, the public must avoid non-essential travel and postpone travel, and even postpone returning from weekend visits.

In accordance with the directive of the Ministry of Defense, the National Public Transportation Authority allocated buses and drivers to assist in transporting manpower according to the needs of the army.

No public transportation lines will be operated in the area surrounding the Gaza Strip, in the area between Ashkelon and Be'er Sheva, including Netivot, Sderot and Ofakim, and no service will be operated from the center of the country to these communities. In addition, night lines will not be operated throughout the country.

Israel Railways will increase service between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Passengers wishing to arrive between the center and Jerusalem, and particularly between Bnei Brak and Jerusalem, are asked to use the train. Bus lines will disperse from Savidor station to Bnei Brak.

Since according to Home Front Command guidelines, classes will not be held tomorrow in all educational institutions in Israel, the student lines and university lines will not be operated tomorrow.

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