Buses

The Gilboa Regional Council is launching the free G-LINE public transport network, connecting 33 communities with eight routes to reduce private car dependency.

Dan Public Transportation signed an MOU to acquire Mesi'ei Shasha for 180 million shekels, marking its first major deal under new CEO Ofir Karni.

Israel's public transit shifts from summer leisure to morning commutes as the school year begins, boosting 7:00 AM ridership by 72% and returning urban buses to peak demand.

This morning, numerous bus lines in Judea and Samaria were disrupted as Tnufa drivers found their vehicles without fuel. The incident occurred simultaneously with a court injunction against a planned strike by the drivers.

The Central Bureau of Statistics has published data on public transport trip validations for 2024–2025. The figures indicate an erosion and a decline in validated trips across most transport lines.

The Ministry of Transport is launching an enforcement program where undercover inspectors equipped with body cameras will document incidents on buses in real time to combat violence and bullying.

The Traffic Division's Heavy Vehicle Unit apprehended 12 buses this morning near Beit Shemesh due to safety defects. The operation is part of increased enforcement during the summer vacation.