In today's world, Electra-Afikim is a topic that has captured the attention of many people. With its complexity and relevance in today's society, Electra-Afikim has sparked the interest of experts and hobbyists alike. From its impact on popular culture to its influence on technology and politics, Electra-Afikim is a phenomenon that does not go unnoticed. In this article we will explore the different facets of Electra-Afikim and its importance in our daily lives.
Founded | 2008 |
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Service area | Gush Dan Rosh HaAyin Sharon plain Samaria |
Service type | bus service |
Routes | 31 (January 2014) |
Annual ridership | 53,600,000[1] |
Electra-Afikim (Hebrew: אלקטרה-אפיקים, lit. routes), known also as Afikim, is an Israel bus company that operates on routes connecting the Gush Dan and Sharon plain regions with the western Samaria region of the West Bank, as well as lines in Ashdod, Yavne, Rosh HaAyin and other locations.
The company was founded in 2008 and is part of Sela Holdings. It began operating on September 1, 2009.
In March 2013, the company began operating 'Palestinian only' buses and bus lines for Palestinian workers commuting from the West Bank to jobs in Israel, following complaints from Jewish settlers.[2]
Afikim also purchased Connex's activity in Israel in 2013, significantly expanding its operations, and as of November 2014, operated about 145 routes and a fleet of 350 buses, with plans to purchase a further 200 for the Ashdod–Yavne–Tel Aviv sector.[3] In 2015, Afikim won the tender for cluster of Petah Tikva and Rosh HaAyin which includes all intracity service in Petah Tikva and Rosh HaAyin.
On May 6, 2016, Afikim started to operate the intracity and intercity services in Rosh HaAyin and line 47 from Giv'at Shmuel to Petah Tikva. On February 13, 2017, Afikim started to operate line 485 from Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport.
In 2021, Electra-Afikim acquired Egged Ta'avura.[4] Since, it has merged the operations and branding of Ta'avura into Electra-Afikim.[4] Electra-Afikim keeps the Ta'avura company active for as long as it has contracts with the Israeli government.
In 2017, each sector had the following annual ridership:[1]
Sector | Ridership (in millions) |
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Petah Tikva and Rosh HaAyin internal | 21 |
Ashdod internal | 15 |
Ashdod – Yavne – Tel Aviv | 10 |
Samaria | 5 |
Jerusalem – Bnei Brak | 3 |