Public transport crisis: Hundreds of buses grounded due to malfunctions
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Many passengers across the country have recently been encountering significant difficulties using public transport. The bus company "Tnufa" is facing a severe crisis, with a large portion of its bus fleet inactive and unable to serve the public.
According to reports, about 140 of the company's 420 buses are currently grounded in parking lots. The main reason for the shutdown is recurring technical malfunctions in buses manufactured in China, alongside a severe shortage of the spare parts needed to repair them. Without the appropriate parts, the buses remain parked and cannot return to the road.
This situation is leading to a severe disruption of service for residents. The company's trip cancellation rate has reached a peak of about 21%, a very high figure that leaves thousands of passengers without a transport solution. Students, workers, and many citizens are forced to wait for a long time at stations or look for alternative ways to reach their destinations.
The Ministry of Transport and the company are required to find a quick solution to the crisis, as the uncertainty in schedules makes daily life difficult for thousands of Israelis. As of now, a full solution to the shortage of spare parts has yet to be found, and it is the passengers who are paying the heavy price for the current situation.
Sources: היום
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