How you can access free public transportation to get to polling booths on Election Day - explainer

Free intercity public transportation is available across Israel on Election Day for the 26th Knesset, funded by the Central Elections Committee. The benefit applies to about 660 intercity bus routes and all Israel Railways lines, but not city buses or light rail. Passengers on trains must obtain a special paper ticket. The service is estimated to cost NIS 3.5 million.

Free intercity public transportation is available across Israel on Tuesday, Election Day for the 26th Knesset, with the benefit extending to all passengers, not just eligible voters, according to Walla. The service is funded by the Central Elections Committee. Free travel began at 8 p.m. on Monday and will continue until public transportation services conclude Tuesday night. The benefit applies to about 660 intercity bus routes longer than 15 kilometers, up from 600 routes during the 2022 elections, as well as all Israel Railways lines. However, city buses, light rail services, the Metronit bus rapid transit system, and Haifa's Carmelit underground railway will continue to charge regular fares. Passengers on intercity buses can board without identification or a ticket. Train passengers must obtain a special paper ticket from station counters or machines. Due to anticipated demand, Israel Railways will run three trains per hour in each direction between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from noon until 8 p.m. Travel to Eilat requires advance registration and an eligibility check. The initiative is estimated to cost NIS 3.5 million.