Public transportation
Israel's Eastern Rail Line opens for partial operations, three new stations inaugurated
The fully operational Eastern Rail Line will increase the railway network's capacity by approximately 30%, Israel Railways said, giving the system added flexibility to accommodate growing demand.
Train service resuming after nationwide IT disruption fixed, German railway operator says
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds
Threefold passenger increase, mayor ousted: The line that surprised experts
Dan's Line 41 serves 120,000 monthly passengers, linking Petah Tikva to Holon and Kiryat Ono to the Red Line, emphasizing benefits and political risks.
Why don’t passengers feel the impact of more buses and electric ones?
Last year public transport gained 20% more buses, mostly electric for cities, plus about 100 accessible intercity buses. Transportation Our Way doubts change without lanes and enforcement.
UK Pro-Palestine bus driver removed Israeli passenger for commenting on pro-Palestine symbol
Manchester bus driver kicks Israeli passenger off the bus for commenting on the pro-Palestine symbol. Jewish Representative Council demands measures to be put in place.
Remote work cuts car travel and emissions but hurts public transit ridership
The rise in remote work during the pandemic has both environmental benefits, such as reduced carbon emissions, and challenges for public transit systems.
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.
Jerusalem Winner Marathon is here: All road closures and transport changes - explainer
Traffic Corner: The city has announced the traffic arrangements in place for the marathon.
Health implications for women harassed on public transport - study
Public transport is prone to harassment situations towards women because the high passenger density in confined spaces creates a conducive environment for unwanted behaviors.
Need help finding your polling station? Here’s a tech trick
The Israeli mobility app Moovit is offering a new feature on Tuesday to help voters locate their polling stations.
Grapevine, February 18 2024: Fighting an IDF injustice
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
This week in Jerusalem: Too much ticketing
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
