Israel launches ‘Palestinian only’ buses in move attacked as ‘racist’
Worldwide, Daily news | ankakh | March 4, 2013 17:20Israel has been accused of promoting racial segregation by introducing ‘Palestinian-only buses’ from today after complaints were apparently made by settlers that mixed buses are a security risk.
The Transport Ministry said the two new bus lines, which will run between the occupied West Bank and Israel, is an improvement in the service but rights groups described the move as racist.
The left-wing Haaretz daily newspaper reported the ministry opened the lines after Jewish settlers complained of the dangers of having Palestinians on regular buses.
The new lines have been advertised in Palestinian villages, according to Ynet.
The Transport Ministry said the move will ‘improve public transport services for Palestinian workers entering Israel’ and replace pirate buses charging them ‘exorbitant prices’.
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