Following a series of recurring malfunctions on the Jerusalem light rail, Transport Ministry Director-General Moshe Ben-Zaken convened an urgent meeting to discuss replacing operator 'Kfir' in the immediate term, according to the ministry.
Jerusalem's light rail has suffered a series of repeated malfunctions in recent weeks, prompting the Transport Ministry to consider removing operator Kfir before the end of its contract. Director-General Moshe Ben-Zaken called the urgent meeting to assess whether an immediate replacement is feasible. The ministry has not yet set a timeline for a decision or named potential alternative operators. The light rail, a key public-transport artery for the city, has faced growing complaints from commuters over service disruptions.
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