Superbus Takes Over Key Gush Dan Bus Line 171 With Doubled Frequency
Superbus is taking over the major bus line 171 connecting Holon and Tel Aviv starting Friday, doubling frequency and introducing articulated buses.
Public transportation in Israel continues to upgrade as Superbus, in coordination with the Ministry of Transport and the National Public Transportation Authority, takes over the operation of major bus line 171 connecting Holon and Tel Aviv-Yafo from Egged. The transition, effective Friday, November 13, 2026, marks the fifth phase of a comprehensive tender designed to drastically improve transit availability across Gush Dan.
Under the new operation, line 171 will double its frequency to run every 7 to 15 minutes throughout the day. To accommodate heavy passenger loads along the crucial corridor, articulated buses with increased passenger capacity will be introduced. Passengers will also benefit from advanced payment systems allowing direct credit card validation.
The strategic corridor links residential neighborhoods, academic institutions, commercial centers, and major rail hubs. Starting from the Egged Museum in Holon, the route passes through key streets, Holon Junction railway station, Tel Aviv's Hagana railway station, the Light Rail Red Line stations, Azrieli Mall, Tel Aviv Savidor Central railway station, Tel Aviv University, and concludes at the Azorei Chen terminal in northern Tel Aviv.
This transition follows previous rollouts by Superbus in the region, including the recent upgrade of line 144. The ongoing overhaul aims to encourage a shift from private vehicles to efficient, continuous public transit across central Israel.
