Kedumim Council Head Demands Full Bus Service in Samaria

Letter to Transportation Ministry cites claims of regulatory leniency toward the regional bus operator

Kedumim Regional Council head Oz Oz Tik sent a letter to the Transportation Ministry's director-general demanding the cancellation of what he describes as a regulatory concession allowing the bus operator Tnufa to run only about 75% of required bus service in the Samaria region. He warned of routine trip cancellations affecting residents. The letter comes amid the sale of the company to the Dan Group for approximately 150 million shekels, which he argues will not resolve the service-level issue without changes to operator requirements.

What this means for land buyers

Public transportation reliability is a meaningful factor for families considering relocation to Samaria communities, as it affects access to employment and education centers. The outcome of this regulatory dispute may signal future government investment trends in regional transit infrastructure.

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