Egged to compensate reservist removed from bus with NIS 30,000

In depth

A reservist was removed from Egged's Line 845 in Jerusalem on Remembrance Day, after being required to leave the bus on the claim that it was a transport service for Haredi female students only. The soldier was on his way to base at the time of the incident.

Following the soldier's complaint, a settlement agreement was signed under which Egged will compensate him NIS 30,000. The company said the incident was serious and does not reflect the company's values, and committed to act to prevent gender-based discrimination.