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Buses are the most common form of public transportation for Israelis and travellers alike.
There are several bus companies in Israel, including:
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Egged (pronounced "Egg-ed"), the largest company in Israel and the world's second largest bus company. It operates intercity and urban bus service in many parts of the country. Despite a reduction in its network in recent years, it still operates about 60% of bus service in Israel.
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Dan /, the 2nd largest company in Israel, is the principal operator within metropolitan Tel Aviv area (Gush Dan), and also several intercity lines to Jerusalem and Shomron region (in the West Bank).
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Metropoline operates intercity lines to Beer Sheva and the Negev (with the notable exception of Eilat), and suburban lines in northern Dan region.
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Veolia operates lines radiating from Ashdod, Tiberias and Modi'in.
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Egged Ta'avura operates lines in the Northern Negev area and urban lines in Netanya, Ashdod and Ashkelon.
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Superbus is the major carrier in Ramla and Lod region.
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Nateev Express operates lines in Netanya and Hadera region and also in Upper Galilee.
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Kavim operates urban lines in Petah Tikva and Kiryat Ono region in Gush Dan and also in Afula region.
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Metrodan operates urban lines in Beer Sheva.
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Nazareth United Bus Services and both operate lines in Nazareth region.
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Illit operates lines to Beitar Illit.
The bus transport system is undergoing changes in recent years, as Egged and Dan were phased out of many of their former routes to be replaced by other companies. In general, the new companies offer cheaper fares than the two old companies, which were the only operators for most of the country's history. The quality of service of the new companies varries from very good to poor, not only between companies but also between regions of the same company (for example, Connex' service in Ashdod region is considered very good, but its service in Modi'in gets low marks).
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