public transportation

A woman's close brush with death from a Hamas rocket near Jerusalem - opinion

When Cohen is four steps from the protective building, she hears a terrifying boom and is lifted off the ground by the concussive wave. A rocket from Gaza had struck.

Israel promises improved train WiFi experiment, forgets start date

An experiment will begin improve WiFi and cellular reception on Israeli trains, but no start date or timetable has been announced.

By UDI ETZION/WALLA!
10/12/2023

This week in Jerusalem: From ashes to Holy City

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

10/11/2023

Miri Regev bans Israeli civilians from public buses on Shabbat

In contrast to the first weekend of public transportation during the war, the Transportation Ministry now restricts travel to soldiers and security forces, leaving citizens stranded.

By WALLA!
29/10/2023

Transportation Ministry announces change to public transport amid Israel's war with Hamas

While Israeli residents are advised to avoid all non-essential travel, Israel's Transportation Ministry posted further information regarding traffic operation schedules.

Israel announces winning tender for Jerusalem light rail's Blue Line

According to the announcement, the Blue Line will begin operations in stages between 2028 and 2030.

By ASAF ZAGRIZAK/GLOBES/TNS
23/09/2023
Haredi man and IDF soldiers in Jerusalem.

Israelis overwhelmingly support transport on Shabbat, haredi IDF draft

More than 7 in 10 Israelis want Shabbat transportation while nearly 8 in 10 support an IDF draft for yeshiva students, according to the recent Hiddush annual religion and state index for 2023.

12/09/2023

Bitan demands Regev implements free transport from retirement age by end of year

MK Bitan demanded an update at the meeting on why this part of the reform had not happened and when it would.

This week in Jerusalem: Outstanding schools

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

25/08/2023

Children trapped in Pakistan cable car after line snaps over ravine

The children have been left dangling 900 feet above the ground after one of the cables holding the chairlift snapped mid-journey.

By REUTERS
22/08/2023
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