Q&A
What are the advantages of the reform in public transport tariffs in the metropolitan areas?
Until now we have been using multiple modes of public transport: buses, trains, metrobuses and light-rail, and we have been paying each operator separately for each ride. As of January 1st, thanks to the new reform, we will be able to purchase a regional travel pass that can be used for all types of public transport. This pass can be used for unlimited travel within the boundaries of a specific metropolitan area on all modes of public transport – either each mode separately or several combined (subject to the limitations of the selected pass).
What is the metropolitan (area) system?
The new method divides the public transport map into four metropolitan areas: Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Be’er Sheva. For your convenience, each metropolitan area is divided into three zones (“bands"): the central zone (band 1) which includes the city center and surrounding neighborhoods, in which most of the trips take place; and the outer zones (bands 2 and 3) that consist of areas far from the center. To travel within a certain band or from one band to another,
choose the pass that covers the desired areas.
Which types of passes are available?
There are three types of passes: one-day pass, weekly pass (7 days) and monthly pass (30 days). The price of a pass depends on its duration and the number of bands that it covers.
Monthly Pass/30-Day FlexibleA pass that enables unlimited travel on all modes of public transport. Passes purchased via public transport operators are valid for a full calendar month (from the 1st until the last day of the month) and can can be purchased from the 25th of the previous month. Alternatively, passes purchased at train stations are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.
Weekly Pass/7-Day FlexibleA pass that enables unlimited travel for one week from the day of purchase. The pass remains valid for 7 days beginning on the date of purchase, whether purchased via a public transport operator or at a train station
One-Day PassA pass valid for the day of purchase only, from the start of service on that day until service ends in the area covered by the pass. The pass is valid on buses, trains, light-rail and metrobuses, depending on the area selected at purchase.
How will I know which pass is the best for me?
The decision is individual and depends on your travel habits.
Check the map or the list of towns to see where your points of departure and destinations are, and consult the table of pass types.
Can I still purchase a single ticket (either paper or using my Rav Kav), and what does the ticket enable?
Yes. In Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, you’ll be able to top up your Rav Kav card with a pass that remains valid for 90 minutes, enabling the holder to transfer from one bus route to another as it is done today (only buses are included at this stage). You will also be able to buy a paper ticket valid for a single trip, which does not enable transfer.
I don't have a Rav Kav card. Where can I get one?
Rav Kav cards are issued at "Al Ha-Kav" stands and service centers located all over Israel. To find the closest center, visit the
Al Ha-Kav websiteWill there be any changes to existing routes or route numbers?
No! The new system affects only the type of public transport ticket, price and validity in various areas
Where can I find more information on regions and prices?
On the Ministry of Transport and Road Safety website, our
website , and at *8787.