Taxi service in Israel

Knesset panel approves bill paving way for ride sharing apps like Uber, Lyft to operate in Israel

The project, presented by MKs from both the coalition and opposition, aims to “open the Israeli transportation market to competition and allow the operation of ride-sharing apps."

|ByARIEL FEIGLIN
The legislation aims to allow Uber, and similar ride-sharing apps, into Israel.
A Gett taxi in Ramat Gan. November 17, 2024.

Majority of Israeli taxi drivers commit meter violations, undercover investigation reveals

The investigation comes amid disputes over the re-introduction of the ride-sharing app Uber to Israel, which threatens to disrupt the local taxi services.

|ByTPS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Uber logo is seen in this illustration taken August 5, 2025.

Regev opens door for Uber in Israel without public process, professional input

Transportation Minister Miri Regev bypassed ministry experts and regulators in a move critics say is politically driven and undermines Israel’s licensed taxi system.

|ByUDI ETSION
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Uber and Shabbat

We are sympathetic to taxi drivers’ concerns, but 44,000 people must not be allowed to prevent millions from enjoying cheaper transportation, additional income and Shabbat transportation.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Uber

Ben-Gurion taxis forget their taxes

The Israeli Tax Authority regularly reports sting operations around the country.

AUGUST 15, 2017ByLEON HARRIS
A depiction of a hybrid Israeli taxi of the model type Toyota Yaris