Public transportation

Israel’s infrastructure paradox: Innovation without environmental foundations - opinion

Israel’s greatest environmental challenge is being a highly developed, innovative country with key infrastructure missing

Gaps in Israel’s grid capacity, public transport systems, waste treatment facilities, and regulatory frameworks mean that many innovations to improve the environment cannot be deployed at a meaningful scale.
People walking and running in the park

Study shows more walking during commutes can improve health, without increasing travel time

Orthodox jews protest against Tel Aviv municipality Shabbat bus service, outside the home of Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai in Tel Aviv on December 7, 2019.

New data maps Israel’s freedom divide: Liberal cities surge, conservative ones slip

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

Lost phones, good deeds: Olim share heartwarming stories on Israeli buses


'It will not happen': Regev opposes potential public transport price hikes - KAN News

“It will not happen under any circumstances, even if a budget is not passed,” Regev’s office said, insisting she will block any additional burden on riders without parallel service improvements.

 Buses in central Jerusalem, February 12, 2025

WATCH: Hackers hijack digital bus stop screens in several Israeli cities, play Arabic audio

Transportation Ministry says it is examining the source of the malfunction, as clips from Ashdod and Ramat Gan show siren-like sounds and Arabic music.

A man holds a laptop computer as cyber code is projected on him in this illustration picture

Deri asks Ben-Gvir to intervene as Israel Railways closes Jerusalem station ahead of mass protests

"This is an illegitimate decision that will prevent a huge public from reaching the rally and praying," Shas leader Arye Deri said.

Protests against haredi draft begins in Jerusalem, October 30, 2025.

No ads: Egged presents an alternative to the Moovit app

After years in which Moovit dominated the market almost on its own, the Egged Group is launching “egg” – a new public transportation app that promises an ad-free user experience.

The "egg" app

Egged launches ‘egg,’ Israel’s first ad-free public transport app

The app supports Israel Railways, light rail lines, and bike-sharing services in addition to buses.

Egged Group's new ad-free 'egg' app.

How Miri Regev charges money for dogs, punishes the 'Post,' and gaslights Israel - comment

Miri Regev, who said there was no issue with flights during the Iran war because she was managing just fine, is now saying we’re all overreacting while she’s chauffeured.

The Jerusalem Light Rail.

All train services to return to full operation starting Monday, Israel Railways says

Infrastructure damage and safety work in the areas of Ganot and Vitkin forced the railway system to suspend operations, Israel Railways announced last Tuesday. 

Israell railways workers. August 21, 2025.

Miri Regev blames A-G, protesters for ongoing bus delays, chaos

If the Attorney General hadn’t allowed the ultra-Orthodox and Kaplan protesters to block roads, the buses would have arrived on time,” Regev said.

TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev.

Transportation Minister Regev denies train chaos, while holding conference on new rail line

During the conference, Miri Regev addressed the train’s current malfunction, remarking that “there is no transportation chaos, the trains are still running.”

Transportation Minister Miri Regev is seen at a press conference, on August 18, 2025.

Surviving Israeli public transport as an oleh

Diving headfirst into the chaos of the Israeli public transport system amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem's light rail.

The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing commuters onto already crowded buses or scrambling for alternative ways to get around.