Massive Backups at Israel’s Ports Taking Big Toll on Local Businesses
Some shipping companies are said to be avoiding Haifa and Ashdod due to backup of dozens of ships forced to wait weeks to unload cargo
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Does Deputy Minister Have Ties With Haredi Charity Set to Benefit From Child Safety System Law?
Deputy Transportation Minister Uri Maklev advanced a law requiring cars to have a system to prevent children from being forgotten in them. The specifications he gave the Knesset match a system sold by a Haredi charity
Scarce Public Transportation Still Plagues Israeli Arab Towns, Survey Finds
The NGO study disputes the Israeli government's claim that it has closed gaps between Jewish and Arab localities
Tesla Enters Israeli Market, Prices Lower Than Expected
Tesla's new Hebrew site invites customers to order cars for delivery in March, with plans to target the mainstream market
Israeli Public Transport Users Can Now Pay via Phone Apps
The four apps optimize rates based on how far the passenger has traveled and issue one bill at the end of the month
Jerusalem Advances New Plan to Quadruple Bike Lanes
The mayor says the city could also welcome electric scooters if the third master plan in the last decade to add 150 kilometers of bike paths goes ahead
Israelis Are Out of Work or Working From Home. You Wouldn't Know It From the Traffic
Experts say they aren’t surprised: Many people end up using their cars for other purposes and/or fear using crowded public transportation
Shuttered, and Not Because of the Pandemic: Tel Aviv's Public Transport Projects Cause Major Disruption
In addition to three light rail lines that will crisscross the metropolitan area, the city’s network of bike lanes is being expanded and later a subway system will link the farther-flung suburbs
'Frustrated by Minister Miri Regev,' Top Israeli Public Transport Official Resigns
Sources say officials in the Transportation Ministry are in despair over Regev's preoccupation with 'visibility and politics instead of the benefit of the public'
As U.S. Warns of Chinese Influence, Watchdog Says Israel Fails to Vet Foreign Investment
The state comptroller says the cabinet's decision to form a special body still hasn’t been implemented despite national security concerns
Post-COVID Israel: More Cars and Remote Work, Less Time at the Mall
As the pandemic lockdown comes to an end, a survey asks people which of their habits they expect will change. Is Israel ready for the new era?
Israeli Business Taking Steps to Cope With Coronavirus Threat
Companies cut back on travel, limit face-to-face meetings and hand out sanitizer, but some worry it’s still not enough
Amid Political Stalemate, Israeli Officials Marking Time and Wasting It on Red Tape
'You get a salary but can’t really do anything,' says one government official. 'If we were a private business, it would've declared bankruptcy or laid off half of us,' says another
New Year to Bring Cheaper Cab Fares on Longer Trips in Israel, Higher Fares Within Cities
As of January 1, there will be 3 fares, based on when the passenger is traveling, but a ridesharing plan is being delayed because the required ‘smart meters’ are not available
Two Years Late, Railway From Tel Aviv to Jerusalem Opens
The decision to declare the train line open a year ago drew criticism that it was motivated by political considerations, including the approaching election
'This Is a Historic Day': Tel Avivians Hope Buses on Shabbat Are Just the Beginning
'It was a bit late, but we’ll forgive it,' says one of the many passengers thrilled to finally have public transportation on weekends. And it's free – at least for now
Buses on Shabbat Begin This Weekend in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area
Six weekend routes to operate free of charge are 'a basic right,' says Tel Aviv mayor
Prepare Your Helmets: Jerusalem Braces for Onslaught of E-scooters
Three major companies are launching a pilot program in the city next month
Can Crowdsourcing Improve Israel’s Driving Culture?
A crowdsourcing app called Shomrei Haderech, 'road guardians' in Hebrew, is trying to bring change through an army of volunteers
Tesla to Launch Operations in Israel
Tesla’s Israel operations manager will be responsible for its service strategy, sales and supply
Two Elected Officials Arrested for Corruption in the Galilee
The investigation fingered nearly 20 suspects, including the mayor of the Haifa suburb of Kiryat Ata
Fixes for Crowded Israel's Hospitals, Roads, and High Home Prices? Not Till 2020
Reforms in key areas are put on hold until next government
Nearly All Complaints About Israeli Buses Justified, Transportation Ministry Says
The poor performance could be the reason detailed data on the problem has never been published before
Scathing Report Highlights Decade-long Failure of Public Transportation in Israel
Inadequate public transport is costing Israel millions of dollars a year
Wiped Off the Map: Railway Plan Skips Arab Towns, Leaves 180,000 Without Transport Solution
The plan excludes residents of Wadi Ara, most of whom work in other cities and commute daily through heavy traffic
Plagued by Malfunctions, Jerusalem-Ben-Gurion Rail Service Suspended Indefinitely
Latest technical fault puts train out of service until further notice
Israeli Officials Discount U.S. Concerns Over China: 'The Security Warnings Are a Joke'
'If they want to gather intelligence, they can simply rent an apartment in Haifa instead of investing in ownership of a port'