(Live here) – Starting April 25: Over a million Israelis will be eligible for free travel on public transportation in Israel.
The Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety informed Hai Pa News Corporation:
As part of Minister Regev's "Transportation Justice" reform: "Starting April 25, approximately 1.1 million senior citizens over the age of 67 will benefit from free travel on all public transportation lines in Israel. An additional million and a half Israelis will benefit from a 50% discount based on socioeconomic status."
The circle of those eligible for free travel and discounts on public transportation in Israel is expanding significantly. Starting April 25, approximately 600 senior citizens aged 67 and over will be added to the circle of those eligible for free travel and discounts on public transportation in Israel.Free ride On all public transportation lines in Israel: buses, light rail, Israel Railways, Carmelit, Metro and cable car. This will increase
The number of passengers who will be entitled to free travel on all means of public transportation in Israel is 1.1 million Israelis.
In addition, according to the principles of the "Transportation Justice" reform, the circle of those eligible for a 50% discount based on socio-economic ranking will be expanded by an additional one and a half million citizens, who are eligible for the discount based on neighborhood ranking (and not just city ranking as was the case until now). In total, about 3 million Israelis are now eligible for this discount. Senior citizens, aged 67 and over, will now be able to travel for free on all means of public transportation in Israel, from Kiryat Shmona to Eilat, with no limit on the number of trips. This is a significant savings that can reach hundreds of shekels per month and thousands of shekels
Per year.
The benefit is intended for senior citizens, who, according to data from the National Public Transportation Authority in the Ministry of Transportation, use public transportation frequently. Expanding the benefit to those aged 67 and over, and not just those aged 75 as has been the case until now, is expected to reduce the use of private vehicles and encourage a preference for using public transportation, at no cost.
At the same time, public transportation fares will be updated by two shekels for a single trip, and the prices of various subscriptions will be increased accordingly. However, it should be emphasized that most Israeli citizens are entitled to a significant discount that offsets the price increase, or to free travel. According to the ministry's data, over 80% of the population is entitled to a discount based on place of residence (socioeconomic or peripheral ranking), age (youth, young people up to 26, senior citizens), soldiers and discharged soldiers, students, people with disabilities and those eligible for National Insurance. As mentioned, over 80% of Israeli citizens now enjoy a discount or free travel on public transportation.
To receive the benefit for senior citizens, the user profile must be updated to "Zehav Kav", which entitles them to free travel. The change is not automatic but requires a profile change by presenting an ID card on the "Rav Kav Online" and "Hopaon" websites, in apps and at "Al Kav" stations throughout the country. A profile can also be updated and a Rav Kav card issued through a proxy, by presenting the cardholder's ID card, a power of attorney form and a passport photo. Passengers who do not yet have a Rav Kav card will be able to issue a new "Zehav Kav" card free of charge.
The second wave of the "Transportation Justice" reform also brings significant benefits to an additional one and a half million citizens, in hundreds of neighborhoods and streets in the country ranked at socio-economic levels 1-5, which were not included in the first wave. Residents of these neighborhoods are now entitled to a significant 50% discount on all means of public transportation in Israel.
For example, residents of the Jesse Cohen neighborhood in Holon (socioeconomic ranking 3) will be entitled to a 50% discount on public transportation, even though Holon is ranked at level 7. Likewise, residents of the Bar-Ilan neighborhood in Ramat Gan (socioeconomic ranking 3) will also be entitled to discounts, even though Ramat Gan is ranked at level 8. Residents of the Kfar Shalem neighborhood in Tel Aviv (socioeconomic ranking 1) will now pay half price, even though the city of Tel Aviv is ranked at level 8. Likewise, residents of the Ganei Hadar neighborhood in Petah Tikva (socioeconomic ranking 3) will also be entitled to discounts, even though their city is ranked at level 7.
Minister of Transportation and Road Safety, Brigadier General (res.) Miri Regev: "As I pledged upon taking office, today I bring significant news to the citizens of Israel. The 'Transportation Justice' fare revolution that I initiated corrects past distortions and brings discounts to those who truly need them. The purpose of the discounts is to bring about a real behavioral change and expand the circle of public transportation users in Israel. I fought to obtain the budget required to finance this important revolution, and my efforts were crowned with success. I thank Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Chairman of the Economy Committee, MK David Bitan, for joining hands and supporting this important step, which contributes to the well-being of many populations throughout the country. From now on, a million senior citizens will be able to travel for free on all public transportation lines in Israel."
Director General of the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety, Moshe Ben-Zaken: "The second wave of the 'Transportation Justice' revolution, which was initiated and promoted by Minister of Transport Miri Regev, is underway. Starting April 25, all Israelis aged 67 and over are entitled to free, unlimited travel on public transportation throughout the country. The goal is to make things easier for citizens and reduce the cost of living, while at the same time encouraging the use of public transportation as the only alternative that can solve the problem of road congestion. Together with the mega-projects that we are currently carrying out in the areas of railways and light rail, we will see a real change in the travel patterns of Israeli residents by the end of the decade."
The smell of elections in the air
I understand that the recipients of the ridiculous pensions of citizens are moving towards the public, they went for age 67, which is the men's pension, and did not include women whose retirement age is much lower.
A transportation damage revolution is underway. A 2 shekel update is a huge jump in public transportation prices.
Of course, minority populations (who do not enlist..) are the beneficiaries of the discounts because they have always made sure to be defined low in order to receive benefits for their neighborhoods and cities. Regarding the elderly, there are very wealthy pensioners. Why is the discount given blanket to everyone over the age of 67, including the residential towers in Tel Aviv? Mrs. Cohen with a 15 million shekel penthouse in a Tel Aviv tower will be able to travel by train for free, and the middle class in Israel will pay more for it if they want to take the children on the train for a trip.
Does this sound reasonable to anyone?
Sarah is delusional with an unprofessional office CEO and this is the result.
Transportation damage and sweeping benefits that will harm the middle class that needs to be financed.
Your response is completely accurate.