Public transportation

Israel's Eastern Rail Line opens for partial operations, three new stations inaugurated

The fully operational Eastern Rail Line will increase the railway network's capacity by approximately 30%, Israel Railways said, giving the system added flexibility to accommodate growing demand.

View of Savidor train station in Tel Aviv, May 21, 2026; Illustrative.
Passengers walk at a platform of the main train station in Munich, Germany, June 23, 2026 after the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn cancelled trains in Germany following a nationwide train radio outage.

Train service resuming after nationwide IT disruption fixed, German railway operator says

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds


Traveling by bus? Here's how to save 35% on your monthly payment

With Pango, you can pay for public transportation easily, efficiently, and affordably. The app allows users to apply discount profiles and even offers additional perks that help save even more money.

 Paying for public transportation with your phone

Wild ride: One in five women ride e-scooters in Gush Dan region - survey

The survey aimed to look at the usage of e-scooters by Israeli women, the concerns preventing them from riding and potential solutions to encourage more use.

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#Love_Kav campaign brings disability awareness to Israel's public transport

“It was particularly important to us for people to understand that public transportation is something that we rely upon heavily,” said initiative participant Shalom Lev. 

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Tips for a smooth bus ride with your baby

Discover the essential guide for a successful bus journey with your little one, ensuring comfort and ease throughout the trip.

 A mother and a baby on the bus

30 reasons why you should move to Israel - opinion

Here are 30 reasons we moved to Israel – and why you should consider doing so, too…even now. Some of these reasons may be familiar; others, I hope, will be surprising, even personal.

 NORTH AMERICAN Jews make aliyah, 2019.

Transportation department failure: Pilgrims over reservists - opinion

Soldiers and stranded Israelis don’t have political sway. Thus, they're inconsequential to Regev.

 Men dance near the tomb of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman on the eve of Rosh Hashanah last week. The writer ponders: The country has been working around the clock to return the Uman travelers; why isn’t it also organizing transportation for soldiers?

No drinking water on base, no transportation: Logistical failures post Oct-7

The probe, announced last Thursday, is composed of security and legal experts.

 Israeli soldiers seen at an army base in southern Israel, October 31, 2023.

Starting Friday: Improvements to bus routes in Herzliya and the Sharon region

New routes and additional trips in Metropoline’s service as part of the Sharon region's new public transportation tender, including lines to the train station, business area, and beach.

 More trips to the train station, Herzliya Pituach business area, and the beach, as well as between Herzliya, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, and Tzur Yitzhak

NIS 500M invested in Ultra-Orthodox bus station in Jerusalem

Tomorrow, the Arazim Terminal in northern Jerusalem opens, mainly serving ultra-Orthodox routes but also potentially saving secular residents long trips.


June brings price hikes in multiple sectors for Israeli consumers

"Since the start of the war, the big food companies have raised prices by dozens of percent," said a lobby group.

 A cart laden with groceries.