A wide controversy has erupted in the British capital, London, over the decision of local authorities to operate a bus line linking two neighborhoods inhabited by a large number of Jews, on the pretext of the rise of what is known as 'anti-Semitism' in the country.
Last Monday, the London Transport Company announced the operation of a new line that will operate from 7 am to 7 pm, indicating that it will connect two neighborhoods with a large Jewish population.
The decision came in implementation of one of the promises of the campaign for the re-election of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who belongs to the Labour Party, which regained power in Britain after winning the recent general elections.
Khan justified his move by saying he had heard accounts from Jewish families who were subjected to abuse when changing buses between Stamford Hill and Golders Green in Finsbury Park.
Among the most prominent people who welcomed this move was Andrew Gelber, co-chair of the London Jewish Forum, who described it as a measure that enhances the confidence of Jews in using public transport, in light of the unprecedented hostility the community faces, he said.
The decision sparked widespread controversy, with some supporting it, saying it was an excellent step and that Jews should feel safe while using public transport.
