Egged's winter schedule for urban bus service in Jerusalem
has now taken effect. Lines 1 and 2 to the Kosel HaMaarovi
will run every day until 12:30 am. Most bus service ends
between 11:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.
"I will personally keep track of the level of demand,
particularly on the Kotel lines," said Yossi Chachkes,
director of Egged's Jerusalem operations. "If we see a need
to extend service beyond the planned termination time, I will
not hesitate to bring back the previous arrangement. Our goal
is to provide passengers with efficient service suited to
their needs."
Egged officials also said the 40 Alef mehadrin line to
Kever Shmuel Hanovi allows passengers to stay at the
gravesite for about one hour until the bus brings them back
to the city. The change went into effect on Asoroh
BeTeves.
Since Egged began operating the 40 Alef line a few weeks ago,
many passengers have been taking advantage of it to visit
Kever Shmuel Hanovi. In light of the demand, Egged decided to
make certain schedule changes. On Sunday thru Thursday the
bus departs from Rechov Strauss at 9:30 am and returns from
Kever Shmuel Hanovi at 11:20 am. Another bus leaves at 1:00
p.m. and returns at 2:30. On Fridays a bus leaves Rechov
Strauss at 9:30 am and returns at 11:30.
Line 40 Alef was launched in response to requests by public
figures and numerous city residents who visit Kever Shmuel
Hanovi frequently. From Rechov Strauss the line proceeds via
Yechezkel, David and Bar Ilan Streets to Shderot Golda Meir
and then onto Ramot Gimmel and Ramot Polin before heading to
Kever Shmuel Hanovi via Rechov Shivat Tzion.
