Shabbat Public Transportation

Public transportation on Shabbat? Likud MK has a condition

MK Nissim Vaturi asked about public transportation on Shabbat, replies that "Judaism comes with love - not by coercion."

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.

Transport Minister insists: Light rail service on Shabbat

According to data provided by i24NEWS, the move would save Israel a total of $5 billion, making up for 40% of the project's original cost.

MK Karhi: Stop Merav Michaeli from desecrating the Shabbat

Transport Minister Michaeli’s announcement on promoting public transportation on Shabbat whipped up a storm.

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The private and public Sabbath

Denying the concept of Shabbat to keep personal freedom is like a person who drills a hole under a seat on a boat, saying it is his right..

Minister planning public transportation on Shabbat

Minister Michaeli proposes allowing public the opportunity to order public transportation services from private companies during Shabbat.

Shabbat in Harish

Coercion will not help in the matter of keeping Shabbat in public, and legislation must be reached representatives from all walks of life

Liberman furious at Smotrich: 'Religious coercion'

Yisrael Beytenu chairman livid after Transportation Ministry cancels bus routes that operated on Shabbat.

Another protest outside Tel Aviv Mayor's home

Hundreds hold another protest against the Shabbat bus routes outside home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai.

Again: Demonstrators protest Tel Aviv Shabbat buses

More than 200 people protest outside the home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai against the Shabbat bus routes.

Hundreds protest outside home of Tel Aviv Mayor

For the third time, hundreds protest public transportation routes being run by the city of Tel Aviv on Shabbat.

Additional cities to run public transportation on Shabbat

Hod Hasharon, Herzliya, Rishon Lezion, Bat Yam and Kfar Saba planning to join Shabbat public transportation project.

'PR on the backs of Shabbat observers'

Deputy Education Minister blasts new initiative for public transportation on the Sabbath.

Tel Aviv to operate public transportation on Shabbat

New system will operate in cooperation with other cities in the greater Tel Aviv area.

Court slaps brakes on Shabbat bus

Supreme Court Judge issues temporary restraining order Friday barring the Labor party from operating a free bus service on Saturdays.

Gabbay: I'm not against religion, I'm against religious coercion

Zionist Union chairman explains his views after taking public transportation to the beach on Shabbat, angering haredim.

Gabbay hails public Sabbath desecration, haredim outraged

Zionist Union Chairman tweets during Sabbath about traveling by public transportation to beach; angry responses from some haredi MKs.

Haredi minister, MK praise Supreme Court Shabbat decision

Health Minister Litzman welcomes Supreme Court decision to reject petition demanding Shabbat public transportation.

Reform petition to allow Shabbat public transit rejected

The Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Reform Movement in Israel that sought to force public transportation on Shabbat.

Gov't cracks down on Shabbat-desecrating private bus lines

Private bus operators ordered to end special Shabbat bus lines, observe Jewish day of rest like other public transportation.

Poll: 92% of Israeli businesses don’t want to open on Shabbat

The study also found that 98% of businesses said they wouldn’t take customer calls on Shabbat.

'Why not just build at night instead of on Shabbat?'

Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel urges end to coalition crisis sparked by infrastructure work on Jewish holy day.

Haredim to promote law strengthening Shabbat status quo

Following campaign for public transportation on Shabbat, haredi parties to promote law preventing change in the status quo.

Yesh Atid Trying to Woo National-Religious Voters?

Lapid's party backtracks on push for public transport on Shabbat, days after opening branch for national religious supporters.

Livni Abstains, Shabbat Transportation Bill Blocked

Justice Minister said the Meretz bill was too sweeping, and that reform in Shabbat transport must be gradual.