(haipo) Traveling on public transportation on Election Day? The Central Elections Committee has decided that travel on intercity bus lines, which are over 15 kilometers long, and on all Israel Railways lines will be free for the general public.
The benefit will begin on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM, and will continue until the end of public transportation operations on Election Day, Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
Which lines can you travel on for free?
The decision applies to intercity bus lines that exceed 15 kilometers in length, as well as all Israel Railways lines. To check whether a particular bus line is included in the arrangement, you can contact the Ministry of Transportation's information center at *8787.
How do you travel for free?
Passengers on intercity buses included in the arrangement will be able to board for free, without the need to identify themselves or show a travel ticket. Before boarding, make sure that the line is indeed included in the list of lines where travel is free.
On Israel Railways, the free travel ticket benefit will be provided through paper tickets only, which can be purchased at the ticket machines located at train stations.
The traveling public is asked not to use the contracts loaded on Rav Kav tickets and the various transportation apps.
Traveling to Eilat? Pre-registration required
Eligibility for travel to Eilat and back within the framework of the arrangement will be granted after an eligibility check and subject to prior registration with Egged's information centers, by calling *2800.
The benefit is intended to allow the public to travel by public transportation during the election period, in accordance with the terms of the arrangement determined by the Central Elections Committee.