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Intercity buses, Israel Railways to be free on election day, Central Elections Committee decides

The free bus service will start at 8:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election and last until the end of public transportation services on election day.

Traffic at the entrance to Jerusalem. August 09, 2026.
Egged electric buses.

All city buses in Eilat and Kiryat Shmona will be replaced with electric buses

AI-generated image of the data center in IPM Campus

Data centers take center stage as Keystone Infra posts solid Q1 2026

Electric Egged bus.

All city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026


Agency refuses to show women on J’lem bus ads

Cnaan insists that political group pay deposit against potential damage by haredi extremists.

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A first: Neturei Karta appeals to police over buses

In an significant step, members of extremist ultra-Orthodox group try to stop Egged buses from entering the Mea She’arim neighborhood.

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Line 1 rides again

Bus services resume in Mea She'arim; move comes after 1.5 years of closure due to ultra-Orthodox attacks.

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Egged to return lines 1 and 2 to Mea She’arim

Service was halted last year after attacks on mixed-gender buses.

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Light rail will require payment this week.

City councilor says fee collecting should wait until trains are operating at full capacity.

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Ending the paper trail

Discounted tickets are now limited to Rav-Kav smartcards, but it is still unclear when the much-publicized changes to bus routes will be implemented.

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The not-so fast track

The Jerusalem Light Rail continues to weigh me down.

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Light rail back on track as striking drivers reach accord

Drivers demanded salary on par with bus drivers; strike lasted 30 hours during one of Jerusalem's busiest times of the year.

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Jerusalem light rail strike continues into second day

Municipality appeals to Jerusalem Labor Court, expected to rule Monday; buses and shuttles put in place to compensate for rail service.

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Strike stops J’lem light rail in its tracks

After two months of operation drivers demand wage increase, train officials condemn drivers for lack of notice.

Jerusalem light rail strike