Fines for public transport passengers will be reduced in Israel.

The Knesset Plenum approved a bill to reduce fines for public transport passengers who forgot to swipe their card. The proposal is to reduce the fine from NIS 180 to NIS 20 for passengers with a valid travel card.

The proponent of the law believes the current system is unfair, and the new law will create a balance between law enforcement and social justice.

The bill received wide support from parties and the public. Calling on legislators to correct injustice and remove disproportionate fines for forgetful citizens. The new law is expected to encourage the use of public transport by improving conditions for pass holders.

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