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The government approved the transportation minister's proposal to extend the free public transit benefit for evacuated residents by an additional two and a half months, valid until November 15, 2026.
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הממשלה אישרה את הצעת ההחלטה של שרת התחבורה והבטיחות בדרכים, תא"ל (במיל') מירי רגב, להאריך את תוקף הטבת הנסיעה החינמית בתחבורה הציבורית עבור תושבים שפונו מבתיהם.
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Transportation Minister Miri Regev said the evacuees deserve to know the state stands by them and that extending the free travel will let them continue to move freely, reach work, studies and essential services, and maintain routine as much as possible until returning home.מירי רגב · statementThe benefit allows evacuees to travel free and without limit across all public transit nationwide, including buses, Israel Railways and light rail, using the Rav-Kav card and validation apps.transport_il · statementThe benefit will remain in effect until November 15, 2026, and the need to extend it further will be examined later.transport_il · predictionThe new service will allow residents to enjoy more comfortable, accessible and efficient public transport, and the Ministry of Transport will continue to act to adapt public transport to residents' needs and improve service quality.מירי רגב · statementThe approval received today is a significant step toward advancing an important transportation solution for the Tel Aviv metropolis and evacuating the Central Bus Station; the alternative terminal will allow advancing a more advanced, efficient and accessible public transportation system.מירי רגב · statementThe Ministry of Transport and the National Public Transport Authority, in cooperation with Egged, announce significant improvements to public transport in Karmiel, effective Friday 28 August.משרד התחבורה והרשות הארצית לתחבורה ציבורית, בשיתוף חברת אגד · commitment