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Israel to Offer Free Intercity Buses, Rail on Election Day
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- Israel's Central Elections Committee announced free intercity bus and rail service on election day, October 27.
- Free bus rides on routes longer than 15 km begin at 8:00 p.m. Monday before the vote.
- Passengers can board eligible buses without ID after confirming the route is free.
- The Transportation Ministry’s info center at 8787 lists qualifying intercity bus lines.
- Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked buses at Jerusalem’s entrance on September 5, 2026, protesting Shabbat service.