Public transportation

Man who tried to light 12-year-old on fire initially planned kidnapping, police say

An initial investigation found that the suspect, a 30-year-old Jerusalem resident, boarded the bus on February 1 with a bottle containing a "flammable substance," intending some form of arson.

A BOTTLE which had been filled with flammable liquid and poured on a 12-year-old in an attempt to set him on fire.
THE ARAB-ISRAELI city of Umm al-Fahm in the foreground and Wadi Ara in the background.

Language barriers, crime, transportation harming Arab economy, experts say

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Israel Police arrest 30-year-old for trying to light a child on fire on public transportation

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.

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


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. 

 Israel Elwyn Bus Campaign

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.