transportation

Transportation, the way that people go from one place to the next, is a subject near and dear to the heart of every Israeli. 

It comes in the form of private vehicles and public transportation. 

In July 2021, a group of government ministers recommended a plan for a new electric public transport system aimed at reducing Israel's carbon emissions while maintaining public transport standards. 

 

 

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Government approves M2 metro line plan: Cities it passes through

Good news for Gush Dan residents: the government greenlights the M2 metro line's route today, spanning 25km from Holon's Yoseftal interchange to Petah Tikva's Segulah area. Which cities will benefit?

EL AL offers combined flight and train tickets for Euro 2024

In partnership with Deutsche Bahn, EL AL introduces a convenient way to travel to major European cities, combining flights and train journeys.

By MEITAL SHARABI
19/04/2024

The Israeli low cost company will start operating flights from Haifa

"Air Haifa", founded by the hi-techist Nir Tzuk and the former Director General of the Ministry of Finance Shai Babad, is expected to operate flights to Eilat and later this summer also to Cyprus.

By MEITAL SHARABI
14/04/2024

Anticipating 60,000 Passover travelers daily in Israel

The expectation is for about 60,000 passengers a day in Israel during the holiday vacation. The leading destination is Cyprus and also the United Arab Emirates.

By MOSHE COHEN
31/03/2024

Miri Regev urges safe driving as road safety education faces budget cut

Budget cuts by 40% in road safety classes for high school students, depriving thousands of teens of life-saving training. Transportation Ministry hopes for additional funding to continue the program.

By UDI ETZION
17/03/2024

Israeli public transport fines amount to NIS 24 million in 2023

Transport Ministry to Knesset: The more enforcement, the fewer fare evaders. MK Yitzhak Pindrus: Inspectors lack proper service awareness.

By UDI ETZION
17/03/2024

WATCH: 'My studies gave me the ability to integrate knowledge and take it to where I want'

Dr. Anat Lea Bonshtien, TAU alumna, in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Managing Editor of Jpost.com

Public transport strengthened for private wedding at Goldknopf's request

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf asks for additional bus from ultra-Orthodox cities to Jerusalem for Gerer Rebbe's grandson's wedding.

The reform of public transport discounts will be launched in two weeks

Despite the budget hole created by the war and the government budget cuts, the Transportation Ministry is preparing to launch the "Transportation Justice" reform on March 25.

By UDI ETZION
12/03/2024

Israeli transport firm signs deal to ship fuel through Arab countries

TruckNet to start a cost and time-saving solution for land-based fuel transport to Arab countries via Jordan

By UDI ETZION
10/03/2024
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