From the book “Among the Arabs in Bible Lands”
By WK Isling,pub 1924
We went dow to Bethel, where we suceeded in securing a car for Jerusalem. Our driver had spent a number of years in America, and told us he had inaugerated the first service between the Holy City and Ramallah. Soon others followed his example, and then he had brought a more expensive car, when his competitors followed suit he brought a newer one.He was not sure what stratagem he would try next.There was now about 400 motor cars in Jerusalem and 200 in Jaffa, and many garages and repair shops provide new means of employment.The native handle these cars with such skill that accidents are very rare and this is inspite of limited opportunity for technical training.
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