Shabbat Buses

Judge orders Shabbat buses in Jerusalem discontinued

A Jerusalem judge has ruled that free shuttle buses on Shabbat constitute an illegitimate election campaign by one of the city's parties.

'Shabbat bus' to renew operations in Ashdod

Dep. Mayor Katznelson is working to restart 'Shabbat bus' which previously operated in the city of Ashdod.

Buses to run in Jerusalem - on Shabbat

'We don't want to live in a city which is closed to everyone on weekends,' organizers of Shabbat busing initiative say.

Transportation Minister won't push buses on Shabbat - yet

Transportation Min. Michaeli insists 'possible to reach agreements' on Shabbat buses, but coalition 'isn't available' right now.

Rabbi warns against traveling late, desecrating Sabbath

Rabbi Lando says people traveling late Friday are causing Jewish drivers to desecrate the Sabbath.

City of Tel Aviv to desecrate Rosh Hashanah with public buses

Tel Aviv announces Shabbat-desecrating weekend bus system will operate on - and desecrate - the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Knesset committee: Hundreds of buses virtually empty on Shabbat

MKs argue that laws on Shabbat transportation are there to restrict it, not permit it.

'Shabbat buses' to resume

Tel Aviv is at the center of Israel's latest coronavirus outbreak - but it plans to resume operating 'Shabbat buses.'

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Court: Examine reducing 'Shabbat buses'

Tel Aviv District Court tells Ramat Gan to reduce frequency of 'Shabbat buses.'

Taxi drivers: Shabbat buses costing us 30% of our profits

Taxi drivers in central Israel complain: 'Government needs to think about us as well, we're not managing to earn enough.'

Bnei Brak: Dozens protest 'Shabbat buses'

Bnei Brak protesters block main thoroughfare in protest of Shabbat desecration.

How Jewish is Israel? The Shabbat test

'Shabbat bus' to continue? It depends who you ask

Labor party says judge ruled in favor of buses on the Shabbat, while Shas says the opposite.

'Shabbat bus' drives ahead - for a fee

Labor party keeps 'Shabbat bus' service, but cancels plan to offer it free of charge.

72% favor public transportation on Shabbat

Poll shows majority of Israeli Jewish public support operation of public buses, trains on Shabbat.

New Transport Ministry Rule May Encourage Shabbat Buses

A scheduling change instituted by Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is likely to make it much easier for buses to roll on Shabbat.

Kahlon: I'll Work Towards Public Transportation on Shabbat

Incoming Finance Minister says public transportation on Shabbat is a "social issue".

Shabbat Bus Service to Run in Jerusalem

Privately-funded Friday night buses to run from Pisgat Ze'ev to city center and back; drivers to be non-Jews.