VIP Tickets on King Hussein Bridge Burn a Hole in Travelers' Pockets Amid Electronic Booking System Failure

SadaNews: The travel crisis via the King Hussein Bridge has escalated in recent days after the electronic booking platform failed, prompting citizens to head directly to the bridge in an attempt to purchase tickets through the VIP service, leading to exorbitant charges.

Citizens have urgently called on Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and Interior Minister Ziad Hab al-Reeh to intervene immediately to address the mismanagement of the booking system, and to stop what they described as "corruption" practiced by intermediary parties that cancel reservations in favor of those who pay more.

In this context, Jordanian MP Mohammad Al-Zahrani criticized the organization of traffic on the bridge, considering it insufficient and causing significant suffering for citizens.

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He stated in a post on his official page that "private offices exploit people's needs and sell tickets at prices starting from 3 dinars and reaching up to 50 dinars, creating illegal practices similar to a mafia, which particularly affects those with limited income."

For its part, the Palestinian Interior Ministry confirmed that it is following up on the issue in direct coordination with the Jordanian Interior Ministry, indicating that the brothers in Jordan have shown serious interest in addressing the complaints and have emphasized reviewing all details to ensure the dignity and rights of travelers.

The ministry explained that this issue is being monitored at the highest levels, within the framework of the ongoing partnership and coordination between the two sides, including the development of travel mechanisms, improving infrastructure, and combating any exploitative practices that may affect travelers.