Public transportation
Gush Dan metro could operate on Shabbat as driverless trains may cut NIS 150m. in annual costs
The planned metro system will be capable of operating on weekends, with the elimination of drivers reducing the extent of Shabbat violations, although this is only a technical option.
Jerusalem's Green Line begins service, expanding light rail network
North faces haredi protest over Shabbat buses, anti-government protests to continue into night
We are about to pour hundreds of billions into a project fit for yesterday
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.
This week in Jerusalem: From ashes to Holy City
A weekly round-up of city affairs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Editor's Notes: Bring Sundays to Israel
While incorporating Sunday into the Israeli weekend will not, in itself, cause religious tensions in Israel to dissipate, it will ease them significantly.
