public transportation

Ahead of elections:

Bennett U-turns on key religious issues

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett calls to allow same-sex marriage, public transportation on the Sabbath.

Minister Miri Regev:

60% of road accidents in Arab sector

Transport minister outlines tougher traffic penalties and public transportation expansion plans.

Netanyahu:

'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'

Prices up 63% in three years

Bus fares to increase once again in January

Inner-city bus fares are expected to rise to 9 NIS in January as a budget dispute forces cuts and delays tied to the “Transportation Justice” reform.

Jerusalem: Three teens arrested for attacking bus driver

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

Arad

Mayor outraged after female soldier kicked off bus

The mayor of Arad, Yair Maayan, released a video claiming that a female soldier was forced off a public bus in the city because of her gender. He said the incident constitutes a criminal offense. “Anyone unwilling to be around women should stay home.”

2 years later: Sderot train station to resume regular operations

New electric trains to run in western Negev, shortening travel time for commuters by 10-20 minutes each way.

Jerusalem:

Parts of King George, Strauss, streets close to traffic

In preparation for construction of light rail's Blue Line, Jerusalem closes parts of King George Street and Nathan Strauss Street to vehicle traffic - permanently.

Jerusalem light rail to resume regular operations

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

Tel Aviv train station to resume operations

Israel Railways announces resumption of train service in key stations in central Israel, says operations will fully return to normal by September 1.

Jerusalem train line to end at Ben Gurion airport

Train services between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to be shortened temporarily; Tel Aviv Hashalom station closed, Israel Railways says.

The drive to Jerusalem may soon become more expensive

'We will make it difficult for those who use a car to enter the city,' says Mayor Moshe Lion, promising relief once light rail and train projects are completed.

Bill approved to reduce public transit fines

The Knesset plenum approved in the first reading a law to reduce fines for public transportation offenses.

Following explosions

US embassy in Israel restricts public transit use for employees

US Embassy in Jerusalem announces temporary restrictions on public transportation use for US government employees in Israel and their families, following explosions on public buses on Thursday.

Dan Region to implement new congestion charges

Beginning in about two years, a congestion charge is set to be applied for those entering the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Cost of public transportation to rise

Price of trips on light rail in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to rise to eight NIS per trip on February 25, with further hikes in the price of public transportation later this year.

Jerusalem light rail service suspended through Thursday

Jerusalem suspends light rail service to allow testing ahead of opening additional stations, additional and extended bus lines to provide alternate transportation.

Jerusalem light rail to suspend service for five days

Beginning on Sunday, Jerusalem's light rail will not operate for five days, to allow for upgrades and tests ahead of the line's extension.

Jerusalem light rail operations to pause for one week

Jerusalem's light rail to operate test runs along length of extended route, ahead of opening full route from Neve Yaakov to Hadassah Ein Kerem to the public, report says.

Knesset advances:

Dramatic reduction in public transportation fines

In preliminary reading, Knesset plenum approves bill to reduce fines for public transportation passengers who forgot to pass their card, but who hold daily or monthly passes.

Cost of public transportation rises - again

Bus fares rise to 6 NIS, as light rail fares rise to 8 NIS.

Suspicion:

Public transportation inspector kicked a pregnant woman

Court extends arrest of Jerusalem Arab bus inspector suspected of attacking pregnant woman.

Bus driver veers off route, enters Arab neighborhood

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.

Cost of public transportation won't rise - at least until 2024

Planned 12% price hike for public transportation will be delayed at least until late 2024, report says.

Tisha B'av:

Transportation to Western Wall to run through the night

Bus lines to and from the Western Wall will run throughout Wednesday night, allowing Jews to easily access the holy site on Tisha B'av.

Free transportation to the Western Wall - even at night

Jerusalem Ministry announces new, free route connecting Jerusalem's Central Station to the Western Wall.

Near Ben Gurion Airport, train service ends early

Electrical failure near airport brings railway service to a halt.

Bus service in Gush Etzion: 'Our situation is impossible'

Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman holds meeting with bus company rep's. 'Our situation is impossible, we can't tolerate it any longer.'

Labor leader's bill:

Prohibit MKs from traveling in government vehicles on Shabbat

Former minister says the law will be in effect as long as there is no accessible public transportation in Israel on Shabbat.

Buses in Judea and Samaria to be bulletproofed

Following expose, budget of 15m NIS approved for bulletproofing buses traveling in Judea and Samaria.

Transportation Min.: Tel Aviv light rail will operate on Shabbat

'This is my decision, and this is how it's going to be,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says, announcing future Sabbath desecration.

Michaeli and women’s rights on buses. Mayor Bloch: What buses?

Transportation Minister to assign inspectors to join bus rides in haredi cities to combat gender segregation.  The mayor of Beit S

Likud seeks to block political appointments to Metro project

Opposition refuses to rely on Finance Minister's promises.

Govt unveils plans to revamp public transportation

Lots of ideas, but no fare cuts.

Bus strike this morning, massive traffic jams expected

Five companies striking in 13 cities between 6 and 9 AM.

Elad mayor: 'They're taking revenge on our children'

'There are no more reforms, no one in the Finance Ministry thinks this will help the public,' Elad's Yisrael Porush says.

The benefits of age: Free bus rides for individuals aged 75+

Starting this summer, elderly citizens aged 75 and up will be able to travel for free, while those 60+ will be charged just NIS 112.5/month.

Cost of public transportation to rise? Haredi MK issues warning

Haredi cities can create their own bus system, if prices of public transportation rise, MK Uri Maklev says.

Price of public transportation to rise?

New reform would streamline price of public transportation, raising prices in periphery, haredi cities.

Transportation Min. to reduce number of buses

Transportation Ministry temporarily reducing frequency of some bus lines to accommodate pandemic-related bus driver shortage.

Israel to invest in accessible intercity buses

New government budget allocates 6 million NIS for accessible intercity buses.

Supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation

Transportation Ministry procures budget to hire 400 supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation around the country.

Israel Railways adds additional trains during summer vacation

Four additional trains to run daily during late July, early August, Israel Railways says.

Israel's Draft Law: Knesset comes full circle

Coalition agreements include changes to religious status quo in Israel, aim to legislate Draft Law initially approved in 2018.

Changes in public transportation due to rocket fire

Transportation Min. Director General holds urgent meeting to discuss preparations, management, of public transportation under rocket fire.

How will buses and trains operate during lockdown?

Buses, trains, to operate at 50% capacity, during limited hours.

Metro plan doesn't include stops in Bnei Brak

'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says.

'Haifa's haredi community is still under lockdown'

Head of Agudat Yisrael in Haifa says closure of intercity buses before holiday unfairly affects haredi community.

Public transportation to resume on weekends

City bus lines will continue to run on weekends, but canceled lines will not resume operations, Transportation Ministry decides.

Public transportation won't be canceled - yet

Transportation Min. Smotrich says public transportation will be reduced, but not eliminated, calls on public to use it only when necessary.

Criers in haredi neighborhoods: 'Watch out for coronavirus!'

Criers on loudspeakers take to streets in haredi sector to clarify importance of Health Ministry guidelines to deal with pandemic.

Public transportation to be halted on nights, weekends

No buses, trains to operate after 8 PM or from Thursday night until Sunday morning.

Changes to public transportation go into effect

As of Monday evening, changes were made to the public transportation routes as part of the attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

These are the decisions regarding public transportation

Transportation Min. Smotrich urges: 'Only travel if absolutely necessary,' says 'passengers will only be able to pay with Rav Kav cards.'

Beginning today:

Prepaid Rav Kavs can be used in Judea and Samaria

In first, Judea and Samaria's residents and tourists can now load Rav Kav cards for use on buses in the area.

'Public Sabbath desecration is a gross act of defiance'

Haredi minister takes aim at public transportation on Sabbath, Blue and White leader slaps back.

Free public transportation on election day

Free bus, train, trips expected to encourage Israelis to go out and vote.

New central bus station to be built in Bnei Brak

New central bus station expected to be constructed within five years, serve metro line as well as intercity buses.

Transportation reform: What about the children?

'Instead of hundreds of drivers from whom we could obtain tickets, we are getting dozens of machines, most of which don’t accept cash.'

Bus, train fares drop significantly across Israel

Traveling between cities? New reform going into effect Wednesday may save you money.