Ministry Of Transport

The Tax Authority, the Ministry of Transport, and the Ministry of Environmental Protection have released the new purchase tax formula for vehicles. Despite rumors, the implementation of a mileage tax remains unlikely in the near term due to regulatory and logistical hurdles.

The Israeli Ministry of Transport is considering stripping the bus company Tnufa of its routes and revoking its operating license due to persistent service failures and a shortage of buses.

The Ministry of Transport is expected to soon publish new guidelines for vehicle importers and garages, against the backdrop of rising cyber threats and concerns over the information that smart vehicles transmit to servers abroad. Simultaneously, vehicle importers are preparing for another wave of electric models from China, including premium models from Voyah, Denza, XPENG, and Zeekr. Also...

Last week, Israel implemented significant changes to the traffic point system. The reform increases penalties for dangerous driving behaviors while reducing points for certain administrative offenses to ensure proportionality.

The minister traveled to Morocco with the ministry's director-general, describing the trip as a private vacation. The Movement for Quality Government has filed a Freedom of Information request to determine whether public funds were utilized.

The primaries are over, time to fly. Why should the Minister of Transport and the ministry's management be concerned about warnings regarding staffing shortages at the peak of the season? Ben Gurion Airport is not only the only gateway to Israel, but also a reflection of it.

A widespread malfunction occurred today, Wednesday, in the Ministry of Transport's computer systems, affecting online services and licensing offices nationwide. The ministry is working to restore operations.

Arkia is launching a route to Marrakech, with Minister of Transport Miri Regev and senior ministry officials on board. The timing of the trip has sparked controversy due to the ongoing chaos at Ben Gurion Airport.

The inter-ministerial team examining eligibility for disabled parking permits recommends shifting the mechanism to rely primarily on National Insurance Institute determinations. Hundreds of thousands of existing permits will be re-examined, with many expected to be revoked. Over the past decade, the number of vehicles associated with disabled permits has surged by 322%.

The National Taxi Drivers Union is demanding that the Ministry of Transport allow taxis to travel for free on new express lanes and remove restrictions on using all public transport lanes.

The refund campaign is now underway, allowing passengers who paid for periodic subscriptions to receive compensation for days when public transport was limited. Refunds can be claimed until December 31, 2026.

The Ministry of Transport will begin on Sunday a refund operation for passengers who held periodic subscriptions during the period of service reduction during the war. The refund will be granted to holders of 'Hofshi Hodshi' and students who held an annual subscription or a subscription for the second semester of the current academic year, and it can be redeemed until the end of 2026.

From road safety to infrastructure investment: we analyzed the performance of Transport Minister Miri Regev. Rising road fatalities and mixed budget execution contrast with the recovery of public transport usage. The 'Performance Traffic Light' — a special project.

A civilian drone entered Ben Gurion Airport's airspace this morning, forcing a halt to takeoffs and landings during peak hours. The Ministry of Transport has launched an investigation into the incident.

The Ministry of Transport has launched a digital service allowing vehicle owners to pre-block ownership transfers at Israel Post branches to protect against identity theft and document forgery.

The Ministry of Transport extended the Chery import license until 2030 despite competition concerns, while adopting a cautious approach toward other major importers like Colmobil and Union.

Nine years ago, the Knesset approved a vehicle licensing fee discount for installing safety systems. However, the program failed to meet its goals, with only 93,100 out of 120,000 allocated installations completed.

The Ministry of Transport under Miri Regev faced significant challenges. Despite ambitious plans such as introducing Uber, establishing a Wizz Air operational center, and reforming public transport, many initiatives remain unimplemented.

A new public transport reliability index in Israel reveals significant service quality gaps between regions. The study, developed by the '15 Minutes' organization, combines official data with real-time passenger feedback.

Bus operator Tnufa is set to be sold to Metropoline amid driver strikes and poor service ratings. Experts argue the situation reflects systemic flaws in the tender mechanism that prioritize low costs over quality.

Autonomous driving is approaching Israel thanks to a new international UN standard. Car importers are preparing for a shortage of vehicle-transport ships that could delay shipments until the end of the year. Also: BMW, Genesis, Toyota and KGM launch new models.

The Ministry of Transport clarified that the permit granted to the Minister of Construction to operate a flashing light applies only while performing official duties. The clarification follows Goldknopf leading an ultra-Orthodox protest convoy against the draft on Highway 1 using emergency lights.

On Monday, 400 bus drivers from the "Tnufa" company launched a wildcat strike protesting poor maintenance and wage uncertainty. Local authorities in Samaria and Jerusalem have demanded that the Ministry of Transport intervene and withdraw the company's operating lines.

The Ministry of Transport has significantly reinforced bus lines to ultra-Orthodox centers and leisure destinations. Over the next two weeks, lines to spots such as Safed, Meron, and separate beaches in Ashkelon will be expanded at the expense of other routes. The Ministry states that resources are being allocated efficiently based on seasonal demand.

A new acquisition in the public transportation sector unites two operators that have faced sharp criticism and heavy fines from the Ministry of Transport in recent years due to service quality. The details of the deal have not yet been revealed.

The Ministry of Transport has canceled its centralized tender for bus stop shelters, shifting responsibility to local authorities. This policy change aims to better address unique municipal requirements.