Worrying surge in violence against bus drivers
A new report warns that 77% of drivers experienced verbal abuse and 54% were physically attacked just since the beginning of 2026.
A new report warns that 77% of drivers experienced verbal abuse and 54% were physically attacked just since the beginning of 2026.

A 16-year-old from Karnei Shomron was indicted after posing as a licensed bus driver using forged documents, driving hundreds of passengers for weeks without a license or insurance.

Court orders driver who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental released to house arrest, in opposition to police's demand to extend his arrest.

Bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed and killed 14-year-old Yosef Eisental, will not be charged with murder, police say.

Israel Police charging bus driver Fakhri Khatib, who rammed Yosef Eisental, with aggravated murder.

The 'Extra' bus driver who rammed and killed a haredi protester sped up after he found his path blocked by the protest. 'He just sent tons of boys flying.'

Honenu files a civil lawsuit for NIS 220,000 against an Arab bus driver after the criminal case against him was closed, 'to deter acts of antisemitism.'

Teens attack bus driver, steal his phone, after bus driver told them to cease smoking on a public bus.

Honenu legal organization succeeds in reopening case against Tnufa bus driver who drove off with an infant aboard, but left the infant's mother stranded at a bus stop.

Bus driver, age 70, in serious condition after being stabbed by three teens while on shift.

The students were late to school after their bus driver stopped and ranted about Jews and Jesus, leaving a Jewish child in tears, parents say.

Bus driver treated by MDA team after stones thrown at his bus on Highway 90.

He is clearly a special soul, too beloved and important to be taken from this world so young.

Honenu legal organization demands arrest of Arab bus driver who threatened yeshiva student with a metal rod, threatening to murder him. 'Bring violent drivers to justice.'

Following a rock attack on a bus earlier today, the drivers' union has demanded that every bus once again have an armed guard on board.

T'amer, a driver on Route 69, veered off his route and entered an Arab neighborhood, dropping off a friend and claiming he 'mixed up' the route.

Bus drivers call in sick so as not to drive Jews from Detroit to DC pro-Israel rally, leaving hundreds stranded on tarmac for 11 hours.

Hallel Kana heard a bang - and realized the bus driver had lost control. What happened next saved lives.

This Bedouin bus driver is credited with saving 30 people from the outdoor party massacre.

The lawsuit alleges that the driver recorded an exchange containing a series of taunts and threatening demands to a haredi passenger.

A group of women were ordered to sit in the back of the bus by a driver who felt their clothes were immodest.

An Arab bus driver sprayed Jewish youths with perfume and verbally abused them for refusing to move their seats.

After man falls off overpass while installing sign, quick thinking bus driver pulls underneath him so he can safely climb down.

Driver on Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway performs traffic crime, is found to have ingested high quantity of alcohol.

License of Arab bus driver is revoked after video clip is published showing he committed serious traffic crimes.

'No choice but to punish those who attack drivers - just like for those who attack doctors or police officers,' labor union rep. says.

Bus driver whose bus lost control and rammed pedestrians in Jerusalem is interrogated and released to house arrest.

'Punishing the attackers is the call of the hour,' organization says.

Thousands of bus drivers protest 'failed' Transportation Min. Michaeli. 'Without drivers, there is no transportation!'

Bus drivers strike to protest Transportation Min. Michaeli's refusal to meet with them. '40% of drivers have been viciously attacked.'

Thousands of bus drivers strike early Monday morning, protesting driver shortage and demanding improved conditions.

A bus driver was forcibly detained in Be'er Sheva's central bus station, but stories differ as to why.

Bnei Akiva yeshiva students from southern Israel left without transportation to Jerusalem Day festivities after Arab bus drivers nix trip.

Passenger attacks bus driver twice after driver forced to brake suddenly.

Man who neutralized Be'er Sheva terrorist recalls, 'When I understood that he had no intention of putting down the knife, I fired.'

'With determination and courage, you neutralized a terrorist,' Transportation Min. Michaeli tells bus driver Arthur Haimov.

NYPD searching for group of Black teens suspected of brutally beating elderly Jewish man in 'unprovoked coordinated attack.'

Man refuses to wear mask in compliance with the law, attacks bus driver.

Two girls fall or are pushed from bus, driver turns himself in.

Police investigating youths who attacked bus driver in Negev Arab city.

When bus driver Rafael Tzobra's tefillin were stolen, officer Edwin Samuel determined to find them.

Police stop school bus in Modi'in Illit, discover driver was never licensed to drive a bus.

Bus driver in deadly traffic accident veered out of his lane, police investigation shows.

Confirmed coronavirus patients have used public transportation - but did they wear masks?

Appeal filed after police close case without investigation of bus driver who assaulted, attempted to run over passenger in front of family.

Bus driver makes wrong turn, ends up in Isawiya, and is attacked by local Arabs, who force him to abandon his vehicle.

Increased interest in learning to drive buses will improve public transportation across Israel, Egged says.

Bus rams into rear end of truck in deadly collision outside Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel.

Agreement reached between Transportation, Finance, ministries providing public transport drivers with private corona-free compartment.

Histadrut, workers' committees decide to supply bus drivers with tear gas after they pass a briefing on how to use it.

Days after haredi youths stabbed, beat Arab bus driver, court orders key suspect freed after ruling assault was not nationalistic.

Traffic dispute turns violent, with bus driver stabbed in central Israeli city.

Haredi protesters block traffic in Jerusalem in protest against autopsy of infant who drowned in jacuzzi.

Bedouin father accidentally drives bus over daughter, killing her.

Soldier describes harassment by Arab bus driver. After driver tries to run him over, he reports to police, who refuse to take testimony.

Help Israel Police locate a man suspected of attacking and robbing a bus driver.

Police suspect drivers got behind the wheel while under the influence of illegal narcotics.

Haredi youth claims bus driver attacked him, smashing his phone and throwing him off the bus on a deserted highway.

A Haifa bus driver exhibited outstanding resourcefulness yesterday, when he turned his bus into an ambulance.

Police report suicide after Arab Egged driver found in capital hanged with no signs of violence on him; claims of foul-play spark riots.
