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Firefighters extinguish bus fire on Highway 1 between Jerusalem, Ma’aleh Adumim
In a separate incident, six people were injured in a car accident between three vehicles on Highway 92 near the Sea of Galilee.
At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary
Haredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations
North faces haredi protest over Shabbat buses, anti-government protests to continue into night
Remote work cuts car travel and emissions but hurts public transit ridership
The rise in remote work during the pandemic has both environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and challenges for public transit systems.
Israeli public transport fines amount to NIS 24 million in 2023
Transport Ministry to Knesset: The more enforcement, the fewer fare evaders. MK Yitzhak Pindrus: Inspectors lack proper service awareness.
War, women, school, real estate: Why Israel's economy is failing and how to fix it - opinion
The Israeli economy is in shambles; long school days, Palestinians forbidden to work, and lack of enthusiasm to invest in real estate contribute to the crisis
Gaza war means longer hours, more accidents for bus drivers
The Knesset Economic Committee approved an extension of working hours for bus and truck drivers to up to 14 hours a day during the war, putting additional strain on them.
Israeli attacks bus driver after ‘bumpy ride’ woke him up
Multiple instances of assaults against bus drivers have been reported in recent years – a concerning trend as bus accidents have the capacity to injure many people.
Grapevine: Going postal
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
New Israeli bus terminal charges electric buses wirelessly
Housed beneath the asphalt, Electreon’s technology charges vehicles wirelessly as they drive or park above.
Israelis financially compensated after Hamas war disrupts public buses
Passengers who held monthly pass on their Rav Kavs on October 7 will receive a partial refund for the remaining days of their subscription, which can amount to hundreds of shekels.
Deadly ambush on bus in northwestern Pakistan leaves 9 dead
Six of the nine people murdered have since been identified. A total of 26 others were left injured from the attack.
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