Thousands of people have taken advantage of the advanced purchase option, and they have secured slots on buses to and from Kever Rashbi for Lag B�Omer. The advanced purchase guarantees one an assigned seat on bus with a designated departure time and pick up location.

The daily HaMevaser reports that while there is no pressure for those seeking advanced seating purchases, previous years� experience shows that as we get closer to Lag B�Omer, this will change abruptly and the sooner that travelers buy their tickets the better for all concerned.

Egged stresses that the advanced purchase of a ticket guarantees one a spot and avoids disappointment and confusion.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)