Israel's Public Transportation Braces for Possible War

Israel's National Public Transportation Authority conducted exercises and discussions to prepare for potential escalations with Hezbollah or Iran. The session focused on logistics, technology, manpower, and coordination to ensure services remain active during extreme situations.

Tel Aviv [Israel], September 6 (ANI/TPS): Israel's National Public Transportation Authority conducted a series of discussions, exercises, and war games on Thursday to brace for a possible war. These preparatory activities come in response to recent regional developments and the potential escalation of conflict with Hezbollah or an Iranian attack.

The war game, led by Director General of the Ministry of Transportation and Road Safety, Moshe Ben Zaken, included Deputy Minister of Transportation Rabbi Uri Makleb, the management of the National Authority for Public Transportation, Home Front Command representatives, and CEOs of public transportation companies. Various scenarios were analyzed and solutions discussed to ensure continuity of services during wartime.

Key topics covered in the session were improvements to the logistics system, advancement of technology, manpower organization, professional training, and coordination with multiple agencies. The aim was to ensure efficient functioning of public transportation services, even in extreme situations, including addressing manpower shortages and expanding essential economic activities.

(With inputs from agencies.)