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.
Beginning in about two years, a congestion charge is set to be applied for those entering the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
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 suspends light rail service to allow testing ahead of opening additional stations, additional and extended bus lines to provide alternate transportation.
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'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.
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.
Bus fares rise to 6 NIS, as light rail fares rise to 8 NIS.
Court extends arrest of Jerusalem Arab bus inspector suspected of attacking pregnant woman.
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.
Planned 12% price hike for public transportation will be delayed at least until late 2024, report says.
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.
Jerusalem Ministry announces new, free route connecting Jerusalem's Central Station to the Western Wall.
Electrical failure near airport brings railway service to a halt.
Gush Etzion leader Shlomo Ne'eman holds meeting with bus company rep's. 'Our situation is impossible, we can't tolerate it any longer.'
Former minister says the law will be in effect as long as there is no accessible public transportation in Israel on Shabbat.
Following expose, budget of 15m NIS approved for bulletproofing buses traveling in Judea and Samaria.
'This is my decision, and this is how it's going to be,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says, announcing future Sabbath desecration.
Transportation Minister to assign inspectors to join bus rides in haredi cities to combat gender segregation. The mayor of Beit S
Opposition refuses to rely on Finance Minister's promises.
Lots of ideas, but no fare cuts.
Five companies striking in 13 cities between 6 and 9 AM.
'There are no more reforms, no one in the Finance Ministry thinks this will help the public,' Elad's Yisrael Porush says.
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.
Haredi cities can create their own bus system, if prices of public transportation rise, MK Uri Maklev says.
New reform would streamline price of public transportation, raising prices in periphery, haredi cities.
Transportation Ministry temporarily reducing frequency of some bus lines to accommodate pandemic-related bus driver shortage.
New government budget allocates 6 million NIS for accessible intercity buses.
Transportation Ministry procures budget to hire 400 supervisors to enforce mask-wearing on public transportation around the country.
Four additional trains to run daily during late July, early August, Israel Railways says.
Coalition agreements include changes to religious status quo in Israel, aim to legislate Draft Law initially approved in 2018.
Transportation Min. Director General holds urgent meeting to discuss preparations, management, of public transportation under rocket fire.
Buses, trains, to operate at 50% capacity, during limited hours.
'Unthinkable' to pay tens of millions in programs so haredim can work, but deny them access to transportation there, organization says.
Head of Agudat Yisrael in Haifa says closure of intercity buses before holiday unfairly affects haredi community.
City bus lines will continue to run on weekends, but canceled lines will not resume operations, Transportation Ministry decides.
Transportation Min. Smotrich says public transportation will be reduced, but not eliminated, calls on public to use it only when necessary.
Criers on loudspeakers take to streets in haredi sector to clarify importance of Health Ministry guidelines to deal with pandemic.
No buses, trains to operate after 8 PM or from Thursday night until Sunday morning.
As of Monday evening, changes were made to the public transportation routes as part of the attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Transportation Min. Smotrich urges: 'Only travel if absolutely necessary,' says 'passengers will only be able to pay with Rav Kav cards.'
In first, Judea and Samaria's residents and tourists can now load Rav Kav cards for use on buses in the area.
Haredi minister takes aim at public transportation on Sabbath, Blue and White leader slaps back.
Free bus, train, trips expected to encourage Israelis to go out and vote.
New central bus station expected to be constructed within five years, serve metro line as well as intercity buses.
'Instead of hundreds of drivers from whom we could obtain tickets, we are getting dozens of machines, most of which don’t accept cash.'
Traveling between cities? New reform going into effect Wednesday may save you money.
Passengers in Be'er Sheva charge their Rav Kav cards via ATM as government sets up similar machines in the rest of Israel.
Israel's special education students will be eligible for student discounts on public transportation until they reach the age of 21.
Haredi MK pushes Jerusalem transportation committee to expedite placement of additional Rav Kav machines.
Ministerial Committee on Legislation to discuss opposition bill to permit public transportation on Shabbat.
Mevasseret Zion residents fight opening Harel tunnels, claim construction has made their lives 'unbearable.'
'If the government doesn't deliver subsidies by next week,' demonstrators warn, 'we will shut the country down.'
To combat the stand-still traffic in the central haredi city, local officials have revealed a plan to turn the main roads into HOV lanes.
Following campaign for public transportation on Shabbat, haredi parties to promote law preventing change in the status quo.
Poll shows majority of Israeli Jewish public support operation of public buses, trains on Shabbat.
If Tel Aviv trial period is successful, motorcyclists may be permitted to drive in all public transit routes throughout the city.
Ministers Kahlon and Deri make good on their promise to lower cost of public transportation and gas.
Drivers claim their wages are the lowest among Israeli public transport, take action after 'negotiations blew up.'
Two young men attacked a Tel Aviv bus driver and broke the arm of a passenger. The reason: they were asked to stop smoking.
