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Light rail company makes big profits on unnecessary fines

Jerusalem's CityPass earns 7 million shekels over four years - from fines alone.

Government puts extension of existing line, construction of new line, up for grabs, takes rights away from CityPass.

Light rail allows passengers to pay with money already charged to their Rav Kav, instead of buying a separate ticket.

CityPass inspectors fined a Belgian tourist who asked them how to pay and took her passport in order to 'help' her.

Blame game erupts between transport company and the government over failure to order proper equipment for a winter snowstorm.

A mere 16 out of 23 trains remain operational due to repeated rock attacks, leading to lessened frequency of transport for the capital.