Transport

Lime is expanding its operations and will deploy about 500 electric bicycles and scooters in the capital of the Negev, in cooperation with the municipality and the municipal company "Yaadim". Mayor Danilovich: "A new chapter in urban transport"

NTA has published the pre-qualification process for equipment and operation tenders worth tens of billions of shekels, marking a milestone in the country's most complex infrastructure project. The plan includes the purchase of hundreds of driverless carriages and the integration of advanced signaling systems, with international firms required to partner with local cybersecurity experts.

The Israel Airports Authority announces that operations at Ben Gurion Airport are gradually resuming as of 15:00 under a revised flight schedule, following significant disruptions that occurred throughout the day.

Train passengers from Beit She'an, Haifa, and Nahariya will face extensive disruptions from tomorrow morning until Sunday morning, with 12 stations closed. Israel Railways stated that the works are scheduled during a period of lower demand and urged the public to check updated timetables. Additionally, further disruptions are expected in the coming weeks on the line between Modi'in and Ben Gurion...

Minister of Transport Miri Regev claimed that the railway project to Kiryat Shmona is finally being implemented. It turns out that drilling rigs have indeed started operating, but what does this mean exactly? Globes fact-check.

Electra has won the tender for the construction and operation of the fast lane on Highway 5. The project is estimated at 2 billion shekels and is expected to be operational by 2031.

The transport revolution in the capital is stepping up: starting this coming Friday (21.8), the new L3 line will be officially launched, connecting the HaTurim station on Jaffa Street to the Malha station. The new line will provide residents and visitors with continuous access to employment, education, and leisure centers.

Benjamin Netanyahu promised 100 billion shekels for a railway from Eilat to Kiryat Shmona, but the project was never funded. Miri Regev pledged to reduce road accidents, yet 2025 became the deadliest year on record. Despite official assurances, the congestion charge in Gush Dan is nearing implementation.

Want to get from Herzliya to Yarkon Park without sitting in traffic? Now it's possible: the "Ofnidan" project, which connects the cities of Gush Dan to Tel Aviv with bike paths, is nearing completion. The good news: the infrastructure provides a fast, safe, and shaded solution. The less good news: the paths alone will not move drivers from cars to two-wheelers. The hope: that municipalities will...

The water level of the Rhine River has dropped to a historic low, forcing cargo ships to reduce loads or suspend operations. As 80% of Germany's inland water traffic relies on the river, the disruption is increasing transport costs and fuel prices in Germany and Switzerland, with concerns growing that the shipping route could be severed entirely.

The National Planning and Building Council has approved the plan for district committee review and public objections. The goal is to remove thousands of trucks from the roads, connect the Galilee to ports, and lower transportation costs.

Russia is promoting the expansion of the North-South corridor toward Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following signed memoranda with Iran and other nations. The initiative aims to connect Moscow to the Gulf, India, and non-Western markets.

Metro, railway tracks, an international airport, and transport hubs — these are just some of the major transport projects currently in limbo due to the upcoming elections. The future of Israel's infrastructure now rests with the next government as it prepares for a doubling of the population.

According to current estimates, the average Israeli spends time in traffic jams equivalent to a pregnancy and maternity leave. Building more roads does not solve the problem, so what is the actual solution?

Gold Bond Group reports the acquisition of Shaham Guy's operations, a company generating tens of millions in annual revenue. Details regarding financing and the timeline for completion have been disclosed.

The Supreme Court of India has recommended a pilot program that would prevent vehicles without valid third-party insurance from refueling at gas stations. The initiative aims to improve enforcement and reduce the number of uninsured vehicles on the road.

The infrastructure giant Electra continues to expand its transport empire: through its subsidiary Electra Apikim, it is purchasing 51% of the Be’er Sheva bus company “Matai Leyv”. The deal, valued at tens of millions of shekels, reflects a valuation of approximately NIS 100 million for the southern company.

Electra, through its subsidiary Electra Afikim, has acquired a 51% controlling stake in the transport company Metaylei Lahav. The deal values Metaylei Lahav at approximately 100 million shekels.

Economist Shlomo Maoz questions the necessity of the metro project, suggesting we wait for future technologies. However, experts argue that innovation does not replace infrastructure but relies on it.

Hundreds of infrastructure works are taking place simultaneously across Gush Dan - trains, light rail, fast lanes, and soon the Metro with more than a hundred stations. The projects are supposed to shorten travel times in the future and expand public transport, but in the meantime, everyone traveling in the area pays the price with blocked roads and daily congestion. Meital Lehavi, Deputy Mayor of...

The National Planning and Building Council has deposited the "Mesilot Menashe" plan, which includes a 50 km double railway line and three new stations. The line will connect Harish, the Baka-Jatt area, the Menashe settlements, and Alon Emek Hefer to the national railway network, shortening travel times to the center and including road upgrades in the area.

Due to infrastructure works for the construction of a bridge, one of the main traffic arteries in Israel is expected to be hermetically closed for an entire night. The driving public is requested to stay updated in advance on traffic changes and to travel via alternative routes.

The Israel Police is preparing a tender to replace motorcycles used by Yasam and detective units. The decision follows numerous complaints from officers regarding engine heat, electrical faults, and operational difficulties.